Bear Creek Lake State Park

Cumberland, VA

4.7(1,030 reviews)

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About this campground

Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland Virginia offers partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping adjacent to a recreational lake. Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond.

What campers say

Bear Creek Lake State Park offers peaceful lakefront recreation with well-maintained trails, calm paddling, a sanded swim beach with a shallow kids’ area, and family-friendly facilities. Cabins and renovated campsites provide clean, comfortable bases for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife watching, and park staff are frequently praised for being helpful and responsive. Practical tradeoffs include some campsite sites that are uneven or closely spaced, firmer-than-expected cabin mattresses, and a no-pets-on-the-beach rule that may affect dog owners. Overall, the park is a solid choice for a relaxed outdoor weekend with good amenities and accessible water activities.

Our summary of 1,030 traveler reviews.