Beartree
Beartree is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.68472, -81.64722
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Beartree
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 bea
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hungry Mother State Park · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 8.6 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 50 designated routes (70 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartree Campground - Individual Sites | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Beartree Campground - Group Sites | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Beartree Campground | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Lost Mountain A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Sandy Flats Iron Mountain Camping Area | National forest camping area | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Saunders A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 4.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.