



Visit a photo collection of Bear Creek Lake's overnight accommodations.īetween Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, all cabins and the lodge are rented for a six-night minimum, beginning on a specified start date that varies by cabin. The six-night requirement is reduced to a required four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. (Parks will not refund rental fees should guarded swimming be unavailable.) Read more about swimming in the park's Recreation section.Ĭlick here for details on reservation cancellation and transfer policies.
ACORN CAMPGROUND BASS LAKE FREE
Reservations are highly recommended.ĭuring prime season, a day of beach swimming per night's stay is free to overnight guests. For information on the availability of overnight accommodations and particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK. (Route 622) to reach the park's main entrance.ĭrive Time: Northern Va., three hours Richmond, one hour Roanoke, two hours Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, three hours Park Sizeģ29 acres lake size, 40 acres. They should instead continue on Route 60 East through the Cumberland Courthouse area and then turn left on Trents Mill Rd. Note: Those coming from the west and using GPS may be directed through a gravel-covered section of Oak Hill Rd. Route 60, go west on Route 622 and south on Route 629 to the park entrance. The park is about 4.5 miles northwest of the town of Cumberland. Note: Wi-Fi is available year-round in the campground and also available by the cabin area's maintenance building, which has ample parking next to it. Guests also enjoy the park's trails and access to the adjoining 16,000-acre Cumberland State Forest, including the 14-mile Cumberland Multi-use Trail, which is available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Other attractions include a meeting facility, cabins, camping, picnicking, an archery range and playgrounds. Activities center on the 40-acre lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and a swimming beach. It's the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast. Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond. The picnic shelter by the beach is available through reservation at 1-80 and select option 5. To reserve overnight facilities, call 1-800-933-PARK and select option 5.īear Creek Hall is available through reservation at 1-800-933-PARK and select option 5. Guests must bring all linens: sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, bath mat, kitchen towels and cloths. Cabins are available for rental year-round. The beach area is open and unguarded swimming is allowed at the swimming beach. Boat rentals re-open the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in 2024.

The snack bar re-opens the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in 2024.īoat rentals are closed for the season. The Lakeside Snack Bar is closed for the season. The office may be closed when staff is not available. Plan an early arrival to ensure you have a parking space. This content takes priority over any other information provided on this park's webpage.ĭay use guests please be aware that this park is likely to reach capacity on weekends and holidays.
