Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Request a Ranger

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Various locations

When

Jan. 3, 2023 8:00 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2023 3:00 p.m.

Visiting the park and looking for a ranger-led activity? Simply email bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov at least three days in advance of when you would like to have one of the Request a Ranger (RaR) activities. The activities are free of charge. The location of the activity will be determined by the ranger and held either at a location in the park or at your cabin. Most RaR activities are suitable for those with mobility impairments. RaR presentations are given when park staffing levels permit on a “first come, first served” basis. Minimum group size of three participants.

The winter menu topics include: Spectacular Snakes, Game On (fun games from days gone by), The Beauty of Beavers, Bear Necessities, Discovery Hike, Here We Stand (history and culture)

For more information or to request a specific topic, please contact: bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov.

photo of a ranger-led activity

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