Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Opt Outside Discovery Hike

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Lakeside Snack Bar

When

Nov. 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Why go shopping while nature is popping? Spend Black Friday on a ranger-led Discovery Walk to stretch your holiday legs and witness the beginning of winter in the forest. The walk will be about one and a half miles over fairly moderate terrain with some short steeper inclines. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

If you have any mobility or accesses concerns, please contact bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov before attending the program so staff can provide accommodation.

colorful leaves lie scattered on a wooden footbridge

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