Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of  age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Are all snakes venomous?

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Discover the amazing world of beavers, some of nature's finest architects and engineers.

Put your skills to the test and try out some games that were popular in days gone by. Learn how to play 'Graces' and see how many times you can catch a ball in a cup.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Are you Bear Aware?

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of  age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Are you Bear Aware?

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Visit the ranger table by the Lakeside Snack Bar to see and feel the textures of items that represent the wildlife and history of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Stand up paddleboards (SUP) are gaining popularity as a way to gain a fresh perspective on Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of  age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Are all snakes venomous?

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Discover the amazing world of beavers, some of nature's finest architects and engineers.

Put your skills to the test and try out some games that were popular in days gone by. Learn how to play 'Graces' and see how many times you can catch a ball in a cup.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Get an activity pack through your council which will allow free entry to the park to do self-guided activities to earn Daisy Outdoor Art Maker, Brownie Outdoor Art Creator, or Junior Outdoor Art Explorer badges.

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Are you Bear Aware?

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

The Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park (FOBCLSP) are citizen volunteers who enjoy supporting the park's mission and operation.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Stand up paddleboards (SUP) are gaining popularity as a way to gain a fresh perspective on Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Are all snakes venomous?

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Are you Bear Aware?

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Stand up paddleboards (SUP) are gaining popularity as a way to gain a fresh perspective on Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of  age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Are all snakes venomous?

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Discover the amazing world of beavers, some of nature's finest architects and engineers.

Put your skills to the test and try out some games that were popular in days gone by. Learn how to play 'Graces' and see how many times you can catch a ball in a cup.

This no parking fee day is set aside to highlight state as well as national public lands.

Come meet some of our turtle friends living at the park.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Stand up paddleboards (SUP) are gaining popularity as a way to gain a fresh perspective on Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of  age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Are all snakes venomous?

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Discover the amazing world of beavers, some of nature's finest architects and engineers.

Put your skills to the test and try out some games that were popular in days gone by. Learn how to play 'Graces' and see how many times you can catch a ball in a cup.

Are you "Bear Aware"?

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the Tuesday of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Are you "Bear Aware"?

The Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park (FOBCLSP) are citizen volunteers who enjoy supporting the park's mission and operation.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the Tuesday of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Are you "Bear Aware"?

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the Tuesday of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Are you "Bear Aware"?

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the Tuesday of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Younger kids often get left out of recreational activities, but at the same time, they’re the ones with so much curiosity and creativity and so much to learn.

Open to adults aged 18 years and older, this club offers an ongoing series of sessions at beginner and intermediate levels to enhance your shooting skills through instruction and fun activities.

Register through the park office by noon on the day of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Register through the park office by noon on the day of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what autumn is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the day of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

The Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park (FOBCLSP) are citizen volunteers who enjoy supporting the park's mission and operation.

Register through the park office by noon on the day of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what autumn is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Register through the park office by noon on the day of your choice for an activity of your choice from the Request a Ranger (RaR) menu.

This activity is a perfect way to show your thanks for the beauty of nature.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

A holiday activity with a sweet ending using global positioning system technology.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

This year, Bear Creek Lake State Park will be hosting the park's 9th annual drive-through light show.

Our Junior Ranger brochure allow kids the option of achieving a badge on their own through supervised self-guided activities, or by attending a few park activities, such as nature programs, when scheduled. The brochures are available at the park office during office hours.