Beartree Recreation Area

Beartree Recreation Area
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Park Type	Recreation Area
Located	Damascus, Virginia
External Links	Official Website Official Trail Map
Entrance Fee	$5 per vehicle
ActivitiesThings to do at the park
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park
Park Trails	10 Trails / Total of 13.19 miles21.227 km <br />
Lodging Types
Camping Amenities
Park Area
Operated By	George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Main Location	36° 40' 0.98" N, 81° 40' 53.98" W Map
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Park Overview

(From the Forest Service page) Relax at this popular, yet peaceful recreation area complete with multiple activities located right within the recreational area. Campsites are popular with tent campers since there are no hookups, but RVs are welcome and easily accommodated. Group sites and a large picnic shelter are available with reservations.

Park Trails

Beartree Recreation Area has the following 10 trails totaling 13.19 miles.

Park Trails	Distance	Difficulty	Marking	Usage	Highlight
Beartree Gap Trail	3.19 mi	Medium	Purple or Yellow Diamond		Connector trail between AT and Iron Mountain Trail - North
Beartree LakeThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.80 mi	Easy	Unknown
Beaver FlatsThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.30 mi	Easy	Unknown
Chestnut Ridge (Beartree)This trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.20 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike/Horse
LumThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.00 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike
RushThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.80 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike/Horse
Shaw GapThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.00 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike
Straight BranchThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.50 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike
Straight MountainThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.10 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike
YancyThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.30 mi	Medium	Unknown		Hike/Bike

Park Lodging

Campground

Campground sites provide no hookups but RV's/trailers are welcome.

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