Lake Canoe Tour

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Aug. 26, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

This pleasant paddle will show you two aspects of the lake: one of a lake built in the 1930s and another of a wetland created by nature. Basic canoeing instruction will be given as needed and all equipment is provided except for children under 6 years old who must provide their own approved Personal Flotation Devices.

The activity fee is $5 per person, payable at the event by exact cash, check payable to "Treasurer of Virginia", or a credit card; we accept only Visa and Mastercard. Advance registration is required at least 48 hours before the event.

View from inside a canoe on a stream.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5/person.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov