Campground Details

George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
20993 Beartree Gap Road
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 388-3642
GPS: 36.68472, -81.64722
Elevation: 3000

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Campground Facilities

  • Open April - October
  • 80 campsites for tents and RV's including 8 group sites
  • Picnic tables, fire rings & tent pads
  • Hot showers and flush toilets in bathhouses
  • Day use area with swimming lake & beach
  • Picnic shelters
  • Firewood & starter available for purchase
  • Canoe rentals
  • Campground map
  • Campground rules

Beartree Recreation Area & Campground

CampgroundIn the shadow of Mount Rogers and only 8 miles from Damascus, VA, you'll find Beartree Recreation Area. The campground is situated in a rugged section of the George Washington/Jefferson Forest and is a perfect staging point for anyone looking to hike or bike the Virginia Creeper Trail. The 14-acre lake in the day-use area provides families with the chance to swim, fish or relax at the beach.  From within the campground you can also gain access to the Iron Mountain Trail, or take a short trip to the Mount Rogers Scenic byway or Appalachian Trail. Check out Grindstone Campground for more options. For the outdoor enthusiast, this area has it all!

Beatree Campground       Beartree Campground
  Beautiful, scenic trail on Beatree Lake              Campers enjoy a summertime program 
                                                                       from the American Chestnut Foundation

Recreation Area Fees

Campsites:

Single Campsite - Maximum Occupancy:8 persons, 2 cars - $20
Double Campsite - Maximum Occupancy:16 persons, 4 cars - $40
RV Group Cluster: $50
Tent Group Cluster: $50
Federal Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to single standard site rate. Does not apply to any other items or services. Card holder must be present on site to use discount.

Day Use:

Per Vehicle: $5 (up to 4 people)
Additional persons per vehicle: $.50 per person
Day use annual pass: $20

Things to Do

  • Virginia Creeper & Appalachian Trails
  • Damascus & the Barter Theatre
  • Grayson Highlands State Park
  • Mt. Rogers Outfitters

Food

  • Food City
  • The Whistlepig Bistro
  • Subway
  • Quincey's Pizza