Beartree Recreation Area
Damascus, Virginia · 3,097 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,097 ft (944 m)3,097 ft944 m
- Land
- Jefferson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This is a popular recreation area beside the scenic Beartree Lake complete with campsites, a picnic area, and nearby trails. Campsites are popular with tent campers since there are no hookups, but RVs are welcome and easily accommodated.
There are 35 camping units in Chipmunk Circle and 35 camping units in Beaver Flats that are 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. Bathhouses with toilets, warm showers, sinks, and drinking water are provided. Four walk-in tent clusters and 4 paved RV clusters are available in the Group Loop for reservation. A trailer waste disposal station is located near the campground's exit. Recreation vehicles up to 40 feet can be accommodated in some units.
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Beartree Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain72°57°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain75°60°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 43% chance of rain75°60°
- FriRain Showers Likely, 62% chance of rain69°37°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain51°34°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
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- 11 mi
Scales
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- 12 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
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Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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