66 acres hosted by Glen B.
5 tent sites
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.
Activities
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Reviews
95% Recommend1073 ratings · 484 reviews
Bear's Den offers a well-rounded camping experience that has captured the hearts of many outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors frequently mention the beauty and cleanliness of the site, as well as its convenient location near hiking trails and a brewery. While some guests noted minor issues like unclear signage and occasional noise due to the proximity of sites, the overall impression is positive with friendly hosts and a welcoming atmosphere. It's an ideal spot for both seasoned campers and those looking for a quick escape into nature.
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Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
I loved camping at Bear Den. Definitely will be coming back.
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David M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 2
Site 2 was great, had multiple spots to set up tent and just a short walk to parking lot. Bears Den is all around an amazing place to camp with great hiking, access to wood and water, and beautiful nature. Will definitely come again
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Katie W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 5
Bear's Den is the perfect camping site! A beautiful, peaceful retreat under the trees. We only drove an hour to get there, but it still felt far away from everything. The hiking trails around the site are gorgeous and kid friendly. It was wonderful!
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Suzanne O.
2 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 4
Excellent car-convenient (50 yds?) primitive campsite. Picnic table and a few benches around the firepit. These 4 sites seemed to be more non-hikers (larger tents, setups, etc) but was not at all loud or rowdy and had advantage that these campers seemed to sleep in a bit later :). Would add to directions that the bucket of firewood needs to be retrieved from the lodge but it's excellent wood and had been out of the rains of the past few weeks so it lit right up. We will return
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Ellen M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
Great place for camping and hikes around the campsite and close drive to other hikes nearby!
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Jamie O.
10 months on Hipcamp
We tent camped at site 3 and had a wonderful experience. Very family-friendly, and right off the AT. The sites have brick fire pits, benches, and picnic tables - everything we needed. The folks who run the place were lovely and the surrounding land was very pretty. Also, the privy was very clean. We look forward to staying again in the future!
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Laura D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1
Nice tree covered campsite with easy access to trails and great brewery space nearby.
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Leslie C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 1
The site was clean sat in a lovely ring of trees and other sites. There are two privy’s at these sites and then another up by the lodge. Each site comes with one bucket of wood per day, which was enough to last us for the day. It is primitive camping and everything is available, but self serve. We were looking to get away from civilization, so this was perfect for us.
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Coral N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 5
Great site. Great views from the overlook. Overall good find.
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Daniel S.
1 review
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
Beautiful site. Clean, quiet, and easy to find. Arrived at night and had no issues finding the place.
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S M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 3
It was great! Everything was easy to find and we enjoyed our stay!
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Nate B.
1 month on Hipcamp
I am an avid camper with 100+ nights of camping experience in different places, this has to be one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed. Everything surprised me in the best way by exceeding my expectations. Glen the host is very accommodating and helpful, our site was beautiful with plenty of room and it’s super close to the AT and a really nice outlook. Not to mention the free bucket of firewood and everyone I met in the area was super friendly. I will definitely be coming back!
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Mitchell G.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Good place to camp with nice trails on the land. $3 per night parking fee is not included in HipCamp cost.
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Martin G.
1 month on Hipcamp
Best camping grounds ever! So clean, beautiful and a great time! The bathrooms are wonderful, the logs for fire are awesome and everything is so easy!
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Kelly S.
2 reviews
Private. Good people, beautiful views. Good parking. Plenty of firewood.
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William M.
2 reviews
Great location. 100 yard walk down the road to Bear Den brewery was perfect to wait out the rain. Nice site with firepits and good flat renting areas and picnic table. Directly off AT so short walks or long hikes are all accessible. The small nature loop to see the view was a dream for an evening walk.
Perfect to get out of dc and be totally in the woods within an hour and change drive. And the price is unbelievable, what a value!
I’d second the request from another reviewer to add the option to pay the parking fee in the booking! Although they have added a PayPal feature so cash isn’t required any more.
Note it’s not private at all. The sites are all clustered in the same clearing. It’s a friendly vibe, and everyone was respectful, and went to bed early. But conversations spoken in normal tone were easily overheard!
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Asher S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 5
Nice campsite, beautiful peaceful surroundings, didn’t use showers firewood etc but it was a good spot to pitch a tent for the night
Thanks so much!
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A B.
1 review
Great site with plenty of room for two families. The property has some great trails, and the overlook doesn’t disappoint.
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Tom V.
3 months on Hipcamp
Great site, highly recommend! It is primitive though so get ready for an outhouse.
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Brandon K.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
We had a great time and the campsite was at a great location for easy hiking!
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Claire V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3
Loved the experience! Just have to be ready for a more primitive site (e.g., outhouse instead of a toilet). Kids had a great time. The only thing I wish it had was a grill for the fire pits but even without it I would come back here.
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Brandon K.
8 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Tent ·
Site 3
It was a nice, somewhat secluded site. I had fun for the most part. The three things I wanted to add are the confusion we felt over where to get the firewood, where the potable water was located, and the confusion on where the showers were.
Additionally, our composting toilets were in poor shape. There were several (dead and living) spiders making their home inside. When we were leaving, it seems like a bear had gotten into the dumpster, and trash was piled around the parking lot. We left and came back several hours later and the trash was still there, which was unfortunate.
I want to reiterate that everything else was great - just a few minor things. I hoped for better signage or clearer instruction on the above questions.
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Max P.
2 reviews
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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Jonathan S.
2 reviews
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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Sean S.
2 months on Hipcamp
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
Sam G.
8 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!
Elena S.
2 reviews
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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Katherine S.
2 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!
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Lea O.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 4
Lovely stay! Great camp site nearby the AT with the cutest hostel. Had no issues and would love to come back in the future.
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Amy F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2
Such a great little spot for camping! Close proximity to trails and restaurants and just a perfect place to set up a tent and experience nature all around!
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William D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Location
Shenandoah Retreat, Clarke, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Glen B.
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