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Beartree

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBlue Ridge / BooneNorth Carolina⭐ 4.3 (135)
Beartree
🟢 4 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 84 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Beartree in North Carolina has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h ago👥 4 in a row, GRP RV #085–GRP RV #088 next to each othersites 👥 GRP RV #085, 👥 #086, 👥 #087, 👥 #088, 👥 Group Tent #081, 👥 #082, 👥 #083
Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 203 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites 👥 Group Tent #084
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, GRP RV #085–GRP RV #088 next to each othersites 👥 GRP RV #085, 👥 #086, 👥 #087, 👥 #088, 👥 Group Tent #081, 👥 #082, 👥 #083
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Tent #084

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite GRP RV #085 — 85
Site GRP RV #085 · 85Mark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #086 — site 86 pictures
Site GRP RV #086 · site 86 picturesmark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #086 — 86 picture 2
Site GRP RV #086 · 86 picture 2Mark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #087 — 87 picture 2
Site GRP RV #087 · 87 picture 2Mark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #087 — 87 picture 1
Site GRP RV #087 · 87 picture 1Mark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #088 — 88
Site GRP RV #088 · 88Mark Gaynor
Campsite GRP RV #088 — 88
Site GRP RV #088 · 88Mark Gaynor
Campsite Group Tent #081 — 81
Site Group Tent #081 · 81Mark Gaynor
Campsite Group Tent #082 — 82-1
Site Group Tent #082 · 82-1Mark Gaynor
Campsite Group Tent #082 — 82-2
Site Group Tent #082 · 82-2Mark Gaynor
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.2 midirections →
⚡ Charging station18.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Beartree over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–6 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $24–$55/nightGroup Rv Area NonelectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆135 ratings
5★75
4★35
3★16
2★5
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.2/4
Verizon0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Beartree FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Beartree?

Beartree in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Beartree?

Campsite fees at Beartree run about $24–$55/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Beartree when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Beartree often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Beartree?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Beartree over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–6 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Beartree a good campground?

Beartree holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 135 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Beartree?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Beartree, AT&T rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 28 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Beartree located?

Beartree is located in Blue Ridge / Boone, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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