Beartree Campground
Jefferson National Forest
Write a Review Beartree Gap Road Damascus, VA 24236 276-783-5196 540-265-5100 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.6561, -81.6908
Overview of Beartree Campground
Last Price Paid: $24
Reported by wecamp04 on 7/23/2023
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Class C)
Reported by Kathy on 11/11/2022
Number of Sites 90
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April 26 - October 31
Elevation 3,018 ft / 919 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Beartree Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
“Nice clean campground, bathrooms with showers. ”
Reviewed 7/23/2023
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 06 |
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Nice clean quite campground sites are big and roomy,bathrooms were clean and had showers, nice lake .Plenty of hiking trails, No cell service.
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wecamp04 would stay here again
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“Beautiful but bad water issues!”
Reviewed 11/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 29 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Class C) |
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This is dry camping, no water, no power at sites, but waterfill is (stated to be) available and a "dump" is advertised. First the good: The staff and volunteers were very friendly. This park is peaceful, beautiful, the sites are large and private and we chose one on the little stream, it was lovely, just really a perfect, get away p... more
This is dry camping, no water, no power at sites, but waterfill is (stated to be) available and a "dump" is advertised.
First the good: The staff and volunteers were very friendly. This park is peaceful, beautiful, the sites are large and private and we chose one on the little stream, it was lovely, just really a perfect, get away place for peace and quiet, and it was convenient to the Virginia Creeper Trail.
The bad: The campground boasts at having bathhouses with "hot showers", water spigots for water fill, and restrooms, as well as a dump at the entrance to the campground. We checked in and were never informed of any issues regarding the bathhouses, water supply or dump. Luckily we are self contained and had filled our fresh water tank upon arrival because the bathhouses were al locked and out of order (there were porta potties, but NO "hot showers"). In addition, we decided to fill some water jugs and the water coming out of the spigots was a deep yellow color. When we mentioned this to the volunteer he said he'd been drinking it for 4 months with no problems. Well, sorry, I'm not drinking or brushing my teeth with that. :/
We were informed that the reason the bathrooms are closed is that one lift station pump died 4 years ago and the other one died last year. They have not gotten it fixed.?????
When we left the campground after our 4 day stay, we stopped at the dump station which was full and overflowing. It was a disgusting mess. I wish they'd put a little effort into this gem of a place.
Kathy would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Muggy, Buggy and Dark - Beautiful, private sites, not big-rig friendly”
Reviewed 6/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 34 |
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You don't get any more private sites than at BearTree - the trees and undergrowth are so thick, each site is it's own little island of lushness. That being said - for some, this may not be the best place. Have a rig longer than 30'? The road in may be unnerving, and some of the sites impossible to access. We had originally reser... more
You don't get any more private sites than at BearTree - the trees and undergrowth are so thick, each site is it's own little island of lushness.
That being said - for some, this may not be the best place.
Have a rig longer than 30'? The road in may be unnerving, and some of the sites impossible to access.
We had originally reserved site #3 - but upon arriving, it was an absolute no-go trying to get our 30' Class A backed into it. There was a deep concrete culvert at the driveway and we bottomed out HARD, making a mess of our rear-mounted bike rack and tearing up the pad.
Upside? We got to meet the extraordinarily amazing and wonderful camp hosts: Patti and Jim who were able to quickly find us a more appropriate site (#34). They kept the campground spotless. I hope you get to visit while they are still there.
When we visit again (and I would) - these are the sites we would want (in order of desirability for our particular rig): Chipmunk Circle #38, #35, #34.
As stated, this is a no-hook up campground. There is potable water available in spigots around the camp, but they are NOT threaded, so if you want to use a hose, you are out of luck. We did not go into the bath houses, but Patti and Jim were busy cleaning or painting them for the two days of our visit.
No cell or internet. We had some OTA TV from the south before heavy weather moved in and knocked the signal out.
Nice bicycling around the camp. The "Beaver Overlook Trail" leads neither to an overlook, nor beavers. Do not recommend.
In the first weekend of June 2021, Sunday was PACKED with campers. Monday and Tuesday were practically deserted. We missed the main blooming of the rhododendron and mountain laurel by about a week. I bet it would have been spectacular.
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“Cool, shady and quiet”
Reviewed 6/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 29 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
I spent the first 3 days of June, 2021, at Beartree Campground, a US Forest Service area. Elevation is roughly 3300 feet, and lies about 12 miles NE of Damascus Va. During my stay, the temperature dropped 10-12 degrees F as I headed from Damascus to the campground on US Hwy 58 headed east. At this time, the only loop that's open is... more
I spent the first 3 days of June, 2021, at Beartree Campground, a US Forest Service area. Elevation is roughly 3300 feet, and lies about 12 miles NE of Damascus Va. During my stay, the temperature dropped 10-12 degrees F as I headed from Damascus to the campground on US Hwy 58 headed east.
At this time, the only loop that's open is the Chipmonk. It's about 4 miles after the turn onto Beartree Gap Road. The formal entrance is about 1/2 mile from the turn.
The campground is basically off the grid. No cell service, no internet, and no TV. The sites have no hookups but are well-maintained and with the exception of a few sites are about as flat and level as you could expect to find. I'd avoid sites in the upper 30's (I think there are about 40 sites total) as they are not level at all.
There is a small lake, Beartree Lake, with bathhouses, picnic tables, and a beach. It was closed during my stay. I don't know if that's due to Covid, maintenance problems, or staffing issues.
During my stay, the CG was virtually deserted. It looks like the place might get crowded during the weekends as the reservable sites appear to be taken for most Friday-Saturday nights. There are a number of First Come sites so weekend camping without a reservation is possible.
The loop I stayed in has two operating bathhouses. A third is closed for repairs. My 4-star rating is due to the unreliability of the hot water in the shower. I wouldn't call it warm; it couldn't have been more than a couple of degrees above mountain water cold.
My site was awesome. Relatively large and flat, it has a small stream that runs right along its edge. Buy your firewood in town although you can use what you can find on the ground. About 1/2 of the wood I burned was scavenged.
All in all, I like this place. It's convenient to the Va Creeper Trail and there is mountain biking in the forest and throughout the area.
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doc would stay here again
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“Phenomenal getaway campground ”
Reviewed 1/31/2019
| Days stayed: | 7 |
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| Site Number: | Multiple over many visits |
| RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
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Nirvana: No cell coverage, no power or water for big rigs. Boondocking for camper vans, small trailers or tents. The most private sites I have ever been to at a campground- rhododendron bushes just keep everything private. Main negative is the bath houses need continuous showers but the temps are good. You truly are away at this plac... more
Nirvana: No cell coverage, no power or water for big rigs. Boondocking for camper vans, small trailers or tents. The most private sites I have ever been to at a campground- rhododendron bushes just keep everything private. Main negative is the bath houses need continuous showers but the temps are good. You truly are away at this place. Good hiking and mountain biking from the campground.
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Deb would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- water available
Pets
- pets
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