Bear Creek Lake State Park, located in central Virginia within Cumberland State Forest, offers a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors. The park features a 40-acre lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals, and a swimming beach that is clean, spacious, and family-friendly. The beach area is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and outdoor showers for rinsing off sand. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the 14-mile Cumberland Multi-use Trail and additional park trails, all offering beautiful views and shaded areas. The park also provides cabins that are spacious and clean, ideal for disconnecting and relaxing amid nature. Camping options are available, and the park includes playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, and a meeting facility. Activities like kayaking on the lake, watercolor classes overlooking the water, and archery are popular among guests. The staff are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. Whether enjoying the beach, trails, or cabins, visitors find Bear Creek Lake State Park to be a peaceful, well-maintained outdoor destination suitable for families, dogs, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
This state park in Northern VA in a town called Cumberland is a small town so you know your camping in the woods
July 2026
Park was excellent we stayed in the tent camp area next to the lake. We caught our dinner. The lot was very clean and so was the bath house. Kid played at the beach lake. Park rangers are helpful at the park they keep the ice box full. We enjoyed the time.
July 2026
Beautiful and well kept up campground. The lake is perfect and love the little snack bar that has very reasonable food items.
