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

Self-Guided Activities

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Jan. 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - March 1, 2025 4:00 p.m.

Not able to attend a ranger-led program? Then try one of our self-guided activities:

Let's Get Lichenized: Discover the park's amazing lichen. Download document below.
Intro to Tree ID: Learn the fundamentals of tree identification. Download document below.
Park Scavenger Hunt: Put your detective skills to the test as you search for animals, plants, and other items found within the park. Download document below.
Junior Rangers: Earn a prize by participating in self-guided activities or attending scheduled park activities. Available at the Park Office.
Aquatic Trail: A self-paced paddle or walk around the lake. Each stop is accompanied by a brief paragraph about Bear Creek Lake's history and current state. Available at the Park Office.
Geocaching: Use a phone or a rent-able GPS unit to give geocaching a try. Available at the Park Office.
Common Birds of Central Virginia: A checklist of species commonly found at the park. This is not an all-inclusive list, so you may see some species that are not listed. Available at the Park Office.

Trail guides are located at the Park Office.

Documents

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