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Bears Den Campground

95%
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462 reviews
 · Shenandoah Retreat, Clarke, Virginia
66 acres hosted by Glen B.
5 tent sites
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Front Royal.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Virginia: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Set up your tent in our remote but easily accessible campground, 100 yards off the Appalachian Trail. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit and watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Site #1 is on a hilly slope and accommodates 4 campers - Site #2 accommodates 8-10 campers - Site #3 accommodates 4 campers - Site #4 accommodates 6-8 campers - Site #5 accommodates 6-8 campers About the property Located on a 66-acre plot just five miles from the Shenandoah River, our property offers amazing access to hiking and the outdoors while also keeping civilization within striking distance. Bear Chase Brewery is just a half mile walk across the street, and we are 15 miles from Purcellville. The land and lodge used to be the summer home of a trained opera singer, whose singing could be heard throughout the mountain. Your Host lives onsite in the stone house that also acts as a hostel for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Built in the 1930's all from locally sourced hand-hammered stone, the house is open every night from 5pm - 9pm. Note that we offer several campsites relatively close to each other, so you should expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay. About the listing Pitch your tent in a forested area just a short walk up from where you’ll park your car. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to hiking and panoramic views while still having basic amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. You’ll have access to a composting pit toilet, and can access potable water from the tap in the lodge. That’s also where you can access hot showers. As noted above, we host Appalachian Trail thru hikers on the property, so you may see them hanging around or sleeping in the bunkhouse near the shared facilities. so please be respectful of hours when you come in for a shower. No showers after 10 pm For meals, we have picnic tables, and you are encouraged to cook over the fire pits that accompany each site. Please practice Leave No Trace practices during your stay, as the property has raccoons and other critters who will be drawn to any food scraps that are left behind. Pets are allowed! Please keep them on leash during your stay. Trash can be disposed of in dumpster up the hill Additional details to note - Expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay. - No kitchen equipment is provided, so campers must bring their own supplies if they'd like to cook. - We do not offer WiFi, but there is good cell reception for all common carriers.
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95% Recommend1045 ratings · 462 reviews
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Jonathan S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Great, simple campground
Tent ·
Site 1
We enjoy camping at Bear's Den. As bikepackers/touring cyclists, we just need a simple place to camp. Although the sites are near other sites, the other campers were polite and there is room to spread out.
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Sean S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great camping at Bear's Den!
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 3
Beas's Den is even better than we expected. The campsites feel somewhat secluded and tucked away, even though they are really right in the middle of a lot of stuff. The overlook just up the trail is beautiful, especially at sunset. The property is also very pretty and offers both potable water and firewood. There's even a cool brewery just a couple hundred yards up the road. We had a great time and would definitely go back!
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Sam G.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
kind hosts
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3
had some anxiety and could not find the shower but Glen very kindly found me and took me to it. Fern, the hikers lounge volunteer was very helpful too. clear and clean campgrounds and clean outhouses. would recommend
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Elena S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 4
Very quiet and neat campground, there is a shower on the premises. Had a perfect night sleep there. The area is beautiful too!
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Katherine S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Great spot! Love the atmosphere!
Tent ·
Site 2
I set up for my first solo camp trip with my dog here at site 2. The host was friendly and I love that my dog was allowed here. You are allowed one (5-gallon, about the equivalent of a standard wood bundle) bucket of free firewood and each bucket thereafter is $9. The campsites are spacious enough for multiple tents around the fire, although I did notice that the ground of some sites were much more uneven than others. It did rain the one night that I stayed so I did not take the opportunity to try out the showers but it was nice knowing that I had the option to. I think my only complaint about this place is that there is a $3 parking fee, which I don’t mind at all, but I wish I was made aware of this before the trip so I could’ve brought change to deposit in the box. Instead I had to take a $20 bill to pay for parking at the counter in the building. I’d like to see the parking fee included in the cost of the campsite. I’d rather pay for everything at once, even if the upfront is more expensive. Otherwise no complaints from me! Aside from some mildly annoying campers at the site next to me, everything went smoothly! I will definitely be staying here again and next time I know to bring the parking fee!
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Lea O.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1
Great campsite! Plenty of space for a great setup. Clean pit toilets on site and hot showers avaliable in the lodge. Very dog friendly as well. Great experience!
Location
Shenandoah Retreat, Clarke, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Glen B.

Joined in June 2017
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