Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Clean the Bay Day

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

June 1, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Spend the day in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, right here in Cumberland County. At 10:00 a.m. join a ranger-led hike along park trails to collect human litter before it gets into the waterway. Meet at the ramp to the Lakeside Snack Bar

At 1:00 p.m. at beach area, a ranger will be stationed with an Enviroscape, to demonstrate how a watershed works, and ways we can help prevent pollution of our waters.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov