Bear Aware

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Legacy Wayside
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

June 26, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Are you Bear Aware? This program will help show you how to keep your picnic basket safe, and how to be bear aware while in black bear country. How soft is bear fur? What if a bear wanders into your backyard? Find out about these adaptable animals and learn the bear facts.

Black Bear emerging from the forest

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