Beartree
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Damascus, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 45 sites it is the #17 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 6% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (99 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 45 of 45 sites; campfires allowed on 44 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~18 mi, Blacksburg ~78 mi, Asheville ~91 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Camp hostDrinking waterFire pitsFlush toiletsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPlaygroundQuiet areaShowersTent padsTrash collectionWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers4 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lum | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Straight Branch | 0.2 mi | 1.4 | USFS |
| Skulls Gap | 1.8 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Chestnut Ridge | 1.8 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Shaw Gap | 1.8 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Beartree Gap | 2.0 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Straight Mountain | 2.3 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 2.6 mi | 15.2 | USFS |
| Rush | 2.7 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Yancy | 2.7 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Whitetop Laurel Fishing | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Beartree Lake | 2.8 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
+ 17 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
39.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 39.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lum | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Straight Branch | 0.2 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Skulls Gap | 1.8 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Chestnut Ridge | 1.8 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Shaw Gap | 1.8 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Beartree Gap | 2.0 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Little Laurel Trail | 2.1 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Straight Mountain | 2.3 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rush | 2.7 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Yancy | 2.7 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Whitetop Laurel Fishing | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Beartree Lake | 2.8 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | USFS |
+ 12 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindstone George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
5.9 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 52 (124.7 mi) |
| Pond Mountain Hunt Camp North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission |
7.4 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 8 (24.4 mi) |
| Fox Creek Horse Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
8.0 | VA | — | 21 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 54 (136.2 mi) |
| Old Virginia Group Horse Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
8.9 | VA | — | — | — | 80 ft | yes | Reserve | 55 (130.1 mi) |
| Hurricane Campground George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
9.2 | VA | — | 22 | — | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 48 (114.4 mi) |
| Grayson Highlands State Park Campground Grayson Highlands State Park |
10.2 | VA | $16–$37 | — | E W | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 39 (90.4 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.