Beartree, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

CampgroundDay Use

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

Standard Nonelectric
Management
Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Group Shelter Electric
Overnight
Day

Activities

Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Scenic Drive
Biking
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Beach Access
Campfire Rings
Drinking Water
Flush Toilets
Lake Access
Parking Area
Picnic Tables
Playground
Showers
Trash Collection
Grills/Fire Ring
Lantern Pole
Privacy
Picnic Table
Quiet Area
Grills
Host
Lantern Posts
Self Pay Station
Water Spigot
BBQ
Fire Pit
Tent Pad
Accessibility
Water Hookup

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.

Getting Here

Latitude

36° 41' 4.9999" N

Longitude

81° 38' 49.9999" W

US 58 between Damascus and Beartree Campground is closed.

Beartree Campground is located at 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA. US 58 between Damascus and Beartree Campground is closed. From I-81 take exit 35 at Chilhowie, VA. Turn onto Whitetop Road toward CR-762S. 762 becomes SR600. Travel for 11.3 miles. Bear right onto Konnarock Road (SR603) and travel 2.7 miles. Continue Straight onto US58 Jeb Stuart Hwy for 2.9 miles. Beartree Recreation Area will be on the right.

Need to Know

You may email questions to: SM.FS.MRNRA@USDA.GOV

US 58 between Damascus and Beartree Campground is closed.

No hookups are available at campsites

This campground has first-come, first-serve sites and reservable sites

Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm.

Limit one RV per parking spur

No Cell phone coverage

The beach is closed to swimming.

Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

A trailer waste disposal station (water is not available) is located near the campground’s exit.