Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Bear Necessities

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Legacy Wayside
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

Aug. 6, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Are you Bear Aware? This program will help show you how to keep your picnic basket safe, and how to be bear aware while in black bear country. Will burning trash when camping attract bears? What if a bear wanders into your backyard? Find out about these adaptable animals and discover more about the places they call home.

Legacy Wayside is located behind the playground at the beach area.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov