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Virginia's premier nature preserve & exclusive camping destination in the
Alleghany Highlands
Tentrr Backcountry: Get back to basics
"The Travertine" Campsite
"The Travertine" Campsite
"The Travertine" Campsite
Gaze in wonder at ancient travertine rock formations that are rivaled only by the impressive nature of the waterfall. At "The Travertine, you are right next to the vast, picturesque rock formations and small caves that used to be waterfalls thousands of years ago. You are directly adjacent the trail leading to the Falls, right near the cave, & here you can get back to basics & unplug in your own fabulous rocky jungle with complete privacy!
"Sweet Springs" Campsite
"The Travertine" Campsite
"The Travertine" Campsite
Relax in one of the most gorgeous settings around, right on Sweet Springs Creek at Beaverdam Falls! Sleep right next to the most beautiful part of Sweet Springs Creek, a stone's throw from Beaverdam Falls. This site is right next to the water, & it's below the Upper Falls, just a short walk away.
We list our homes with AirBnB, but campsites are with Tentrr
What is Tentrr?
Tentrr partners with farmers, ranchers, and other property owners to offer unique outdoor accommodations on beautiful private land. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and enjoy nature.
Beaverdam Falls - Upper Falls
Our Mission
We're really just custodians with one simple task: Beaverdam Falls must be shared with the public & preserved.
Whether you are a wildlife, waterfall &/or nature enthusiasts, all should be allowed to enjoy nature & its greatest works. It's all about sustainability & preservation for us.
Preservation is primary & our longterm commitment. And we do our best to be sustainable with waste & water, as well as through balancing public recreation on these private lands with the needs of the "land" to function as much as possible in its own natural state.
And that's why our sites have as little impact as possible: few guests, sustainable through impact: biodegradable waste solutions at each campsite, self-generating water at each site, & no electricity at any of them. Our sites have as little impact on their surroundings as possible--which other than touching the ground, they are not in it.
Preservation is also why we forbid hunting, & fishing on any recreational & commercial level. We stock our stream, & we fish occasionally, but we'd rather cherish our wildlife than catch them.
As for guests, we host campers & visitors exclusively through Tentrr & Airbnb. We do offer daily visits on a limited basis, and offer event hosting; however, our primary goal is maintaining this land as a private nature preserve, especially for our busy beavers!
You'll be amazed at the rich complexity & natural state of Beaverdam Falls when you visit. We're open year-round.
Warmly,
Beau Bryan
Director, Beaverdam Falls, LLC
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About the Owner:
We owe the owner of the property, a debt of gratitude for saving it for us all: Dr. Glenn E. Bryan, M.D, the custodian for Beaverdam Falls & a truly free-minded, environmentalist. He has not only preserved these lands in VA, but he has also saved thousands of acres in WV & FL collectively.
An orthopaedic surgeon from Florida, Dr. Bryan, deserves all the credit for the preservation of this portion of Beaverdam Falls, which was purchased from prominent North Carolina developer, Gary M. Hock.
Just after 15-years of ownership, Dr. Bryan's intentions have always been clear: "to do nothing with it...but preserve it."
We think upon your visit you too shall feel equally as grateful that tracts of land, such as Beaverdam Falls, still exist in such fabulous, rich states of nature.
About Us
Nestled on 60 private acres in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, Beaverdam Falls is located on VA SR-311 (Kanawha Trail) in the Sweet Springs Valley. Nestled in the old community of Earlehurst, between Covington & Roanoke, Beaverdam Falls are an historic series of waterfalls on private property. The Falls are at the headwaters of Dunlap Creek and are the terminus for the Sweet Springs. Available for guest stays & recreation, are the Upper Falls portion. Surrounded by the verdant George Washington National Forest, the Upper Falls, displays a constant waterfall of around 40-feet in height, & decorates the final mile stretch of the Sweet Springs, both on our property. Additional beautiful cascades pepper our tract of Beaverdam Falls as well. This private tract of unparalleled Virginia countryside will simply astonish your expectations. As the source of the Falls, Sweet Springs Creek, serves as a long, unique home for trout, calcified travertine rock, chalybeate water, and ancient beaver dams (as well as active ones!). Beaverdam Falls is a rare place for the lack of stone and the centuries of beavers who have left their trace in & on our creek—and swamp, the Stick Marsh, which has an active beaver dam. Be careful! They do bite!
Gallery
Upper Falls at Beaverdam Falls
Dameron Mtn. from the Hay Field
View from below the Falls. Field Entrance & Cove Creek Rd. in background
Stellar Views from any direction!
Above Upper Falls looking down on Sweet Springs Creek & Dameron Mtn.
Glamping at its best.
Top of the Rock, Tentrr Signature Campsite
Drone View
Above Upper Falls
Ancient travertine-marl rock formations
Adjacent the Upper Falls
Carter Rope Bridge
From high above & behind Upper Falls
--adjacent "Top of the Rock" campsite.
"Top of the Rock"
Can you imagine staying right here?
"The Cattails," a Tentrr Signature Campsite
Sit and gaze at the Cattails, listen to the Falls, & watch the clouds change over Dameron Mtn.
The Main Basin
An excellent swimming spot, this is the Upper Falls at Beaverdam Falls, which is completely private and secluded and open only to the limited guests staying on the private property.
"Top of the Rock"
Tentrr sites are generously equipped & full of charm & versatility. You'll love camping here...
Even in the winter, our campsites are open & perfect for staying toasty warm!
We provide generous wood, supplies, & sturdy Colorado Wood Stoves that will turn up the heat on your weekend camping trip...
What people are saying about us...
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Fair & balanced blog review, courtesy of RMAC Creatives.
Minshu Z Verified Guest at "Top of the Rock.": 5-Stars!
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We Tried Tentrr For The First Time, And Here Is How The Adventure Went...
"This is basically a national park... in your backyard. It’s insane to have your own waterfall with cascading streams and vast beautiful landscape, all right outside your tent. The tent has ample heating from the stove and propane heater for winter stays. Making coffee and hot chocolate with from stove, reading some book in the rocking ch
"This is basically a national park... in your backyard. It’s insane to have your own waterfall with cascading streams and vast beautiful landscape, all right outside your tent. The tent has ample heating from the stove and propane heater for winter stays. Making coffee and hot chocolate with from stove, reading some book in the rocking chair next to fire, all while listening to the waterfall is SUCH A VIBE. We didn’t want phone signals after two nights’ stay. Beau was very helpful and attentive and supplied us all we needed - cooking utensils, firewood, coal, water, etc. "
Virginia Glamping at Its Very Best—5 of Our Favorite Campsites
We Tried Tentrr For The First Time, And Here Is How The Adventure Went...
Virginia Glamping at Its Very Best—5 of Our Favorite Campsites
Beaverdam Falls makes the "Top 5" of all Tentrr sites in Virginia
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