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Camping at Bear Creek Lake State Park near Cumberland

State park · Cumberland · 59 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond. It's the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

6 available sites

6 open of 59 sites
Site A11
RV · Up to 20 ftNo hookupsAcorn Campground Waterview Sites
Available all 2 nights
$64 for 2 nights
$32/night · before taxes & fees
HALL
Cabin / lodgingShelter Loop
Available all 2 nights
$630 for 2 nights
$315/night · before taxes & fees
Site B23
Tent · Up to 20 ftElectricBlack Oak Campground
Available all 2 nights
$74 for 2 nights
$37/night · before taxes & fees
Site A06
RV · Up to 20 ftNo hookupsAcorn Campground Waterview Sites
Available all 2 nights
$64 for 2 nights
$32/night · before taxes & fees
Site A07
RV · Up to 20 ftNo hookupsAcorn Campground Waterview Sites
Available all 2 nights
$64 for 2 nights
$32/night · before taxes & fees
Site B27
Tent · Up to 20 ftElectricBlack Oak Campground
Available all 2 nights
$74 for 2 nights
$37/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 60 sites.

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14
Price
A07
acorn campground waterview sites
✓✓$32
A11
acorn campground waterview sites
✓✓$32
A06
acorn campground waterview sites
✓✓$32
B23
black oak campground
✓✓$37
B27
black oak campground
✓✓$37
HALL
shelter loop
✓✓$315
A08
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A09
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A10
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A12
Park notices 4Includes alerts
  • Alert

    The renter is responsible for any damages or excess cleaning created during their visit. The renter agrees to being charged the full cost to cover such damages and / or excess cleaning. A letter will… Read full notice

    The renter is responsible for any damages or excess cleaning created during their visit. The renter agrees to being charged the full cost to cover such damages and / or excess cleaning. A letter will be mailed giving details of the damages / cleaning and break down of the cost involved to rectify the problem. Should a credit card be on file, it will be charged. If not, an invoice will be included with the letter for immediate payment.

    Guarded lake swimming is generally available at the designated swimming beach during scheduled hours between the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. One day of swimming is free for each night reserved for overnight guests. During this time period the weather and other issues beyond our control may reduce the availability of guarded swimming. No refunds will be given if guarded swimming is not available. Outside of guarded swimming times, park guests may swim at the designated beach within marked areas. Swimmers using these areas do so at their own risk. Swimming anywhere else in the park at any time is prohibited.

    Reservations only guarantee the facility or site being rented. Programs and park amenities may be cancelled or closed for various reasons and do not constitute a refund.

    Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, all open fires (including wood and charcoal) are prohibited between February 15 and April 30 annually (except between the hours of 4PM to midnight). Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). We have received permission from the Department of Forestry to allow open fires between midnight and 4 p.m. in our campgrounds if we have a camphost. Failure to observe the burning law could result in a fine of up to $500.00.

    As part of your trip planning, before you arrive at the park, check out our events database to see the programs scheduled at your park. You can find the database here: bit.ly/vspevents. The events are sometimes added as late as the start of the month they will occur, so check back right before you leave. Another way to keep in touch with programs and offerings is to subscribe to our weekly enewsletter. It takes just a few minutes to sign up here:

From $64 for 2 nights
$32/night · Before taxes & fees
6 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Virginia State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Virginia State Parks ↗

6 openSites from $32/night
Book on Virginia State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Clothes Washer
  • Coffee Maker
  • Deck
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
  • Fireplace
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 full-hookup, 33 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

22 Bear Creek Lake Road
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Bear Creek Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek Lake State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bear Creek Lake State Park have RV hookups?
1 full-hookup, 33 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bear Creek Lake State Park?
Reservable on reservevaparks.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Lake State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservevaparks.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 full-hookup, 33 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 5 pull-through, 38 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 5 paved, 41 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 34 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 31 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservevaparks.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 22 Bear Creek Lake Road (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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acorn campground waterview sites
R
R
$32
A13
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A04
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A05
acorn campground waterview sites
RR$32
A01
acorn campground
RR$37
A18
acorn campground waterview sites
XX$37
B19
black oak campground
XX$37
B20
black oak campground
XX$37
A03
acorn campground
✓R$37
RV21
black oak campground
RR$37
B22
black oak campground
RR$37
RV24
black oak campground
RR$37
RV25
black oak campground
RR$37
B26
black oak campground
RR$37
RV28
black oak campground
XX$37
RV29
black oak campground
RR$37
A15
acorn campground
RR$37
RV30
black oak campground
RR$37
RV32
black oak campground
RR$37
B33
black oak campground
RR$37
RV34
black oak campground
RR$37
B31
black oak campground
✓R$37
A16
acorn campground
RR$37
A17
acorn campground
RR$37
C35
chestnut campground
XX$37
C36
chestnut campground
XX$37
C37
chestnut campground
XX$37
C38
chestnut campground
XX$37
C39
chestnut campground
XX$37
C41
chestnut campground
XX$37
C43
chestnut campground
XX$37

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Campers cannot be assured of access to reserved sites before 4 p.m. on their arrival date, but early check-in is often available. Camping check-out is 1 p.m. Generators are not permitted in the campgrounds.
Cabin/Lodge/Camping Cabin/Camping Lodge/Trailer/Yurt check in time is 4:00 p.m. Check out is 10:00 a.m.

State law prohibits state employees from accepting gratuities. If you are so inclined, you may direct gifts or donations to: The State Park Projects Fund, c/o The Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 E. Main St., 16th Floor; Richmond, VA 23219. These funds will be used for the development, maintenance, and operation of Virginia State Parks.

Customer satisfaction is a priority with State Parks and our Reservation Center. Please feel free to call the Operations Director, Nancy Heltman, with your compliments or concerns regarding your treatment by our staff. Nancy can be reached at 1-800-933-7275 (786-5057 if local Richmond). For changes to your reservation, please call 1-800-933-7275 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Virginia State Parks offer numerous opportunities for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].

  • Alert

    Late Cabin/Lodge/Yurt/Camping Cabin/Bunkhouse Arrivals: A sealed packet of information with your last name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station,… Read full notice

    Late Cabin/Lodge/Yurt/Camping Cabin/Bunkhouse Arrivals:
    A sealed packet of information with your last name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station, visitor center or park office. Claytor Lake and First Landing will leave your packet at the cabin. Your last 4 digits of your confirmation number will be your access code. Please take your confirmation letter with you.

    Late Camping Arrivals:
    A sealed packet of information with your name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station, visitor center, park office or the campground camp host site. Please take your confirmation letter with you. If you have a site specific reservation please look for your site highlighted by the yellow post along with your site number. If you have a non-site specific reservation please look for your site type to set up your equipment.

  • Alert

    Cancellations must be made by calling the Park or Customer Service Center by the day prior to your reservation. Cancellations can also be made online for most sites. If you choose to cancel your… Read full notice

    Cancellations must be made by calling the Park or Customer Service Center by the day prior to your reservation. Cancellations can also be made online for most sites. If you choose to cancel your reservation, the reservation service fee will not be refunded and, once a reservation is paid for, a cancellation fee will be charged. Depending on the facility and/or the length of the advance notice, this fee may be a significant portion of the amount paid. Cancellation fees are as follows:

    Standard campsites (up to 6 occupants): $10 per reservation, includes horse stalls.

    Group campsites (sites that allow 7 or more occupants): $30 per reservation

    Camping Cabins: $10 if cancelled more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival, $10 per night within the last 30 days.

    Yurts and Bunkhouses: $30 if cancelled more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival, $30 per night within the last month.

    Cabins and Kiptopeke's EW Yurt: $30 if canceled more than 90 days before the scheduled arrival, $30 per night within the last 90 days.

    Lodges: $60 if canceled more than 90 days before the scheduled arrival, $60 per night with the last 90 days.

    Picnic Shelters: $10 up to 14 days prior to the start of the reservation, no refund within 14 days of the scheduled arrival.

    Please verify cancellation fees for other facilities on our website before making your reservation. Once the official check-in time is reached or after a customer checks in (whichever comes first), any reduced stay constitutes an early departure. For camping there is a one night penalty for early departure. For cabin stays, there is a $30 per night penalty ($60 per lodge night) for early departure and the two night minimum is enforced regardless. Due to the week discount for cabins, reducing the stay down from a week will result in a higher nightly fee.

    Transfers can be handled by the Customer Service Center or online (most sites). For cabins, lodges, yurts, camping cabins, and bunkhouses, transfers can be requested up until 4 days prior to your reservation start date. Camping transfers can be handled up until the day prior to check-in. Shelter transfers can be handled up until the day before your reservation, or the last day the Customer Service Center is open before your arrival. All transfers are free, but different seasons and sites may incur additional fees.

    Our parks are strictly enforcing honor parking rules. To avoid any inconvenience, overnight guests who arrive when the contact station or office is closed are asked to register promptly the next day so park staff will not ticket your vehicle(s) in error. Campers and cabin guests are allowed two vehicles per site. Additional vehicles and visitors are subject to the daily parking fee. If you receive a parking ticket in error, please be sure to report the error to park staff immediately so the ticket can be canceled before it is processed.

  • Show all 4 notices
    • Facility Important Information

      Notice for Campers and Cabin Guests: We're hiring! dcr.virginia.gov/jobs Linens are not provided, so guests will need to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, washcloths and dish… Read full notice

      Notice for Campers and Cabin Guests:

      We're hiring! dcr.virginia.gov/jobs

      Linens are not provided, so guests will need to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, washcloths and dish towels.

      Portable showers that do not drain to wastewater storage tanks are prohibited by state law. Collected wastewater must be disposed of properly.

      There is a per night per pet fee for cats and dogs in all cabins and lodges (pets are not allowed in the yurts). Customers making reservations via the web are responsible for visiting the park office to pay all applicable pet fees. Customers may also call the reservation center at 800-933-7275 to pay the pet fees in advance.

      Play it safe - Leave your firewood at home.
      One of the most important things we can do to protect Virginia's trees and forest diversity is to stop moving firewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases are often first found in campgrounds and parks. Why? Because people have accidently spread invasive species when they brought firewood along with them. In Virginia, there are numerous counties under quarantines issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services due to an invasive insect pest or disease. These quarantines restrict the movement of firewood or wood by products from certain tree species. For more information on areas under quarantine, go to dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/firewood-quarantine. Virginia State Parks recommends that you do not bring firewood from home but buy it at the park or in the parks locality. Any wood brought to the park should be fully burned before leaving.

    From the Virginia State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

    Private Lakefront Camp Free Kayaks

    7.2 mi from Bear Creek Lake State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $43/night
    $86 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

    Rolling Hill Tent Camping & Trails

    15.8 mi from Bear Creek Lake State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $24/night
    $48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

    Hawthorn Hollar

    17.5 mi from Bear Creek Lake State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $42/night
    $84 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Trip idea

    Ideas for your stay

    An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

    1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

      • Check in and set up camp.
      • Swim at the beach (per the campground listing)
    2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

      • Kayak Tour along Assateague & Chincoteague Island, Virginia Virginia area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person
      • Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat Virginia area · 2 hr · from $79/person
    3. Optional full-day extension

      Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

      • Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague Virginia area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $66/person
    Ways to stay

    Have an RV waiting

      Need an RV for your stay?

      Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

      2014 Winnebago Winnebago (No Prep Fee)
      2014 Winnebago Winnebago (No Prep Fee)

      Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 7 · 35 mi from campground

      $207/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

      View rental
      2023 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT
      2023 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT

      Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 67 mi from campground

      $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

      View rental
      2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT
      2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT

      Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 93 mi from campground

      $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

      View rental
      Things to do

      Activities near Bear Creek Lake State Park

      Bookable tours nearby

      Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

      Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat
      Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat

      Virginia area · 2 hr · from $79/person

      Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague
      Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague

      Virginia area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $66/person

      Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point Virginia
      Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point Virginia

      Virginia area · 2.5 hr · from $96/person

      See 6 more bookable tours
      Sunset Wildlife Cruise along Assateague & Chincoteague Island
      Best time to go

      Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

      stays up to 14 nights (Virginia State Parks rules).

      Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Virginia State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

      MonthOpenBookedClosed
      Nov 202634%26%0%
      Dec 202632%33%0%
      Jan 202776%15%0%
      Mar 202773%6%0%
      Apr 202774%13%0%
      May 202785%7%0%
      Compare site types

      60 individual reservable campsites from Virginia State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

      Other sites

      60 sites · $37, $32/night

      Loops: Black Oak Campground (16), Cabins loop (13), Acorn Campground Waterview Sites (11), Chestnut Campground (11), Acorn Campground (6), Bunkhouse and Group Site Loop (2), Shelter Loop (1)

      6 open Nov 13–Nov 15

      Sunset Wildlife Cruise along Assateague & Chincoteague Island

      Virginia area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $66/person

      Chincoteague's and Assateague’s Grand Boat Tour with Capt.John
      Chincoteague's and Assateague’s Grand Boat Tour with Capt.John

      Virginia area · 1.3 hr · from $89/person

      Kayak Tour along Assateague & Chincoteague Island, Virginia
      Kayak Tour along Assateague & Chincoteague Island, Virginia

      Virginia area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person

      Narrated Tour of Chincoteague, Wild Pony and Nature Cruise
      Narrated Tour of Chincoteague, Wild Pony and Nature Cruise

      Virginia area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $59/person

      Wildlife Boat Tour with Wild Ponies and Dolphins in Chincoteague
      Wildlife Boat Tour with Wild Ponies and Dolphins in Chincoteague

      Virginia area · 1.5 hr · from $88/person

      Chincoteague's Kayak Tour around the Islands
      Chincoteague's Kayak Tour around the Islands

      Virginia area · 1.5 hr · from $89/person