Bears Den Campground

95%

447 reviews

· Bluemont, Loudoun, Virginia

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.

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 Valley. Individual site capacities are varied! Please take note of this when selecting your site upon checkout. - 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% Recommend1019 ratings · 447 reviews

Nate G.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 1

It rained during the day so everything was a bit wet, luckily there was a lean-to with a fireplace so we were able to stay warm and cook food. Good experience.

Jonathan A.

1 review

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 5

Good location and nice host, would recommend the scenic hike at sunset

Joshua G.

1 review

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· March 2025

Great experience

Tent ·

Site 2

Clean campgrounds with a beautiful view of the sunset just a short walk down the trail, kind and accommodating staff at the trail center.

Malcolm B.

1 review

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 1

Great location, AT is so close to this camp. Highly recommend!

David O.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Great primitive campground

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 4

We enjoyed tent and hammock camping this weekend at Bear’s Den. All of the sites are right next to each other with an open air stone pavilion that has a fireplace inside near the entrance to the campgrounds. Nice fire pits, benches, and tables at each site as well. Good access to Bear’s Den overlook.

Noah P.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 3

Great site with beautiful view! Windy, didn’t see Glen but the property was in great shape.

Location

Bluemont, Loudoun, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Manahoac, and Massawomeck First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking