Bear Creek Lake State Park

Bear Creek Lake sits inside the vast Cumberland State Forest, less than an hour west of Richmond. Three campground loops surround the 40-acre lake, with options ranging from tent-only waterview sites to RV sites with electric and water hookups; several cabins, a lodge, and a bunkhouse are also on site, not counted in the total above. Swim at the sandy beach, rent a boat, fish from the pier, or head out onto 14 miles of multi-use trail shared with the adjoining state forest.

Virginia DCR statewide camping fee schedule (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees.php), per night, shown as VA Resident / Non-Resident, effective May 2025: Primitive/no-hookup sites $16-27/$19-27; Standard sites with water but no electric $27-32/$32-37; Electric & water sites $37-43/$43-49; Electric, water & sewer sites $41-43/$48-50; Group camping $75-134/$88-163. A $5 non-refundable transaction fee plus Virginia sales tax applies to every booking. Dump station use is free for overnight campers ($10/visit for day visitors); non-camper shower access is $5/person. Pets are allowed at this campground at no additional charge, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under control at all times, per Virginia State Parks' statewide camping pet policy; current rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.