Prairie to Playground

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Acorn Loop Shelter
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

June 20, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Department of Conservation and Recreation of which Virginia State Parks are a part, this ranger-led campfire program will reveal how this area has been changed for human use. What cultural values have caused these changes? Following the conversation, we'll enjoy a game or two.

trail with plants along the edges

About DCR's 100th Anniversary
A century of protecting Virginia’s natural and cultural treasures

On March 17, 1926, the Virginia General Assembly passed landmark legislation establishing the State Commission on Conservation and Development, planting the seeds for what would become today’s Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Now, a century later, we celebrate 100 years of protecting, preserving and enhancing the natural and cultural resources that make Virginia extraordinary. Learn more.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov