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

Pinecone Fire Starters

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

March 13, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Make them this morning, use them tonight. This simple craft involves dipping pine cones on a string into melted wax. When cooled, the wax hardens and you have a pinecone-shaped way to start your campfire. While we make the starters, a ranger will tell you about the mysteries and magnificence of pine cones. All materials are provided. Young children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is not required.

pinecones

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