Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232384
When Beartree reopens
Beartree's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 46 monitored sites
Of the 1,936 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 287 open for online reservation · 34 reserved · 1,483 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 88 closed · 44 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 46 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 36 are first-come, first-served (2 closed).
Where the open windows are
85.2% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 287 of 1,936 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online85.2%
Open site-dates287 / 1,936
Reserved (of online inventory)34 / 321
Weekday openings179
Weekend openings108
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 179 fall on weekdays and 108 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 216 of 1,364 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 41 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 087 | 40 |
| 088 | 40 |
| 085 | 39 |
| 082 | 36 |
| 086 | 36 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
287 open site-nights across 8 sites at Beartree, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
43 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 23 2-night, 23 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 087.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 33 sites take 25 ft, 20 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft. 8 sites of 41 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 087 | Not recorded | None | 40 | 40 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +28 more |
| 088 | Not recorded | None | 40 | 40 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +28 more |
| 085 | Not recorded | None | 39 | 36 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +27 more |
| 082 | Not recorded | None | 36 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +24 more |
| 086 | Not recorded | None | 36 | 29 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +24 more |
| 083 | Not recorded | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +22 more |
| 081 | Not recorded | None | 33 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +21 more |
| 084 | Not recorded | None | 29 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
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 beach area. A dump station (no water) is located on the left side of the road before the contact station as you enter the campground.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.
46 monitored sites36 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups41 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
Beartree Campground is located at 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA, approximately 9 miles from the town of Damascus. From I-81 South take exit 29 and turn left on Hwy 91 South for 13 miles. In Damascus, at the intersection of Hwy 91 South and US 58, continue to US 58 East for approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the left. From I-81 North take exit 19. Turn right and continue on US 58 East for 12 miles to Damascus. Continue on US 58 East another 7 miles to the campground on the left.
20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA 24236
BikingCampingFishingHikingScenic DriveWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232384 · facility
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Roll CS-232384 · Beartree · Damascus VA12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Beartree?
Reservations for Beartree are made through Recreation.gov. 85.2% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 287 of 1,936 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Beartree?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Beartree in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 8 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Beartree?
23 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 087. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Beartree fit a 35-foot RV?
20 of the 41 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 33 of those 41 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Beartree?
October 2026, with 216 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,364.
When is the next open date at Beartree?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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