Beartree

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. The 14-acre Beartree Lake has two fishing piers, and 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, and half of the trail is paved for an easier walk. There are 35 camping units in Chipmunk Circle and 35 units in Beaver Flats, available for tents and RVs. Some sites are reservable 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. Recreation vehicles up to 40 feet can be accommodated in some units. Bathhouses with toilets, warm showers, sinks and drinking water are provided. Four walk-in tent group sites and four paved RV group sites are available in the Group Loop. A picnic area and group picnic shelter are available at the beach area, and a dump station (no water) is located on the left side of the road before the contact station as you enter the campground. 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. Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states and was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are also nearby.