Campers arriving late will find at the park office door an envelope including instructions on how and when to register the following morning. Two canoe launches with access to the river are in Cumberland State Forest. It has six picnic tables, a large pedestal grill and a stone fire pit surrounded by three benches. https://www.mapquest.com/us/virginia/bear-creek-lake-state-park-2838641 They should instead continue on Route 60 East through the Cumberland Courthouse area and then turn left on Trents Mill Rd. State law permits alcohol use only in private areas (inside a cabin or camping unit) or in areas designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Cooking and smoking are not permitted inside. Stands of white and red pine trees tower over the birch, aspen and fir trees. The park rents a 20' x 40' (small) shelter. The transfer deadline and cancellation and pet fees are the same as those for cabins but there is no week stay requirement; there is a two-night minimum. Location. Some sites, however, can accommodate only one vehicle. One universally accessible bath is between master bedrooms; the other two baths are shared by the four remaining bedrooms. Click here for details on reservation cancellation and transfer policies. The campsite is available April 1 through Oct. 31. Check-in is 4 p.m., and checkout is 10 a.m. Late arrivals should call the park beforehand for directions and the entry code. Wi-Fi is available year-round in the campground and at Lakeside Snack Bar from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Come and enjoy Lights at the Lake at Bear Creek Lake State Park located at 22 Bear Creek Lake Road in Cumberland. Campsites for groups as large as 50 are available along with several serviced and standard sites. Bear Creek Lake State Park, Virginia - Camping & Reservations. Activities revolve around the 40 acre lake with a boat launch, swimming beach, lakeside picnicking, cabins, camping and hiking trails. Use landmarks to navigate fresh content. This is a drive thru light show on the weekends of December 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12 and 13. Located just south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the park shares a similar wilderness quality. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Living area: Sofa, dining table, chairs and end tables. The land was given to the Division of State Parks in 1940, and it was operated as a day-use recreation area. Reserve large RV sites through the Customer Service Center - 800-933-7275 or online. Two bedrooms have two sets of bunk beds (each room sleeps four). Activities revolve around the 40 acre lake with a boat launch, swimming beach, lakeside picnicking, cabins, camping and hiking trails. Drive Time: Northern Va., three hours; Richmond, one hour; Roanoke, two hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, three hours. 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