USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Beartree
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States · in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 132
- Hookups
- 84 with water, 46 no hookups
- Season
- May 13 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,373 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BEAR TREE LOOP A (NFSR 837A) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Damascus
- Address
- 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA, 24236
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
124 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the campground boasts a sprawling layout with both group and individual campsites. A small creek flows through the campground, offering a refreshing spot to wade and fish.
Beartree Lake is also located within the recreation area, providing an ideal spot for fishing.
Recreation
The campground offers a 14-acre lake with two fishing piers. Smallmouth bass, sunfish, rainbow and brown trout are all possible catches.
Self-propelled or electric trolling-motor boats only.
State fishing and boating regulations and licensing requirements apply.
The Beartree Lake Trail, which circles the lake, is excellent for hiking. Half of the trail is paved for an easier walk.
Facilities
There are 35 camping units in Chipmunk Circle and 35 units in Beaver Flats available for tents and RVs. Some sites are available for reservations while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each unit has a parking spur, lantern post, fire grill and picnic table, and most sites are secluded from other sites.
Bathhouses with toilets, warm showers, sinks, and drinking water are provided.
Four walk-in tent group sites and 4 paved RV group sites are available in Group Loop for reservation.
Recreation vehicles up to 40 feet can be accommodated in some units.
Picnic area and group picnic shelter is available at beach area.
A dump station (no water) is located on the left side of the road before the contact station as you enter the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located in diverse vegetation, and Beartree Lake is surrounded by dense trees that meet the shoreline.
The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway passes near the campground, highlighting the impressive valleys, mountains, forests and rural countrysides of western Virginia.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (800) 628-7202.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | -3° | 59° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 29° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 34° | 10° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 41° | 25° | 76° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 53° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 58° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 63° | 53° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 63° | 52° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 58° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 41° | 28° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 33° | 16° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 43° | 28° | 3° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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