Bears Den is owned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The stone mansion sits on 66 beautiful acres and offers a westward-facing overlook of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer an array of services including a drop-in long-distance backpacker hostel with full services, accommodations for group or private party rentals, a primitive campground, a rustic cottage and a contact for all your hiking, shuttle, and slackpack needs.