(804) 492-4410
22 Bear Creek Lake RoadCumberland, VA 23040
Latitude: 37.531773
Longitude: -78.271589
The 40-acre lake supports healthy populations of largemouth bass, crappie, bream and channel catfish. The Willis River, a small, slow moving tributary of the James, winds through Cumberland State Forest providing fishing opportunities to anyone with a canoe or small boat. Two canoe launches are located in Cumberland State Forest for access to the Willis River. Please call the Cumberland State Forest for the current conditions of the Willis River. There is also a boat ramp at Bear Creek Lake which requires a nominal parking fee.
Boat Ramps
Boating visitors to the park can launch their own canoes, kayaks and jon boats either from the free ramp on the dam or from a small ramp located in campground A. Visitors may also rent canoes, paddleboats, jonboats, and electric trawling motors in the park from the boathouse located near beach area picnic shelter. Gas motors are not permitted on the lake. Boaters are reminded to wear lifejackets, follow all Virginia boating laws, and to be safe at all times.
- Season/Hours: Spring, Summer, Fall/From 1hr before dawn until 1 hr after dusk
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 31.9600 -78° 16.5433
Lake Fishing
The 40-acre lake supports healthy populations of largemouth bass, crappie, bream and channel catfish. The grass carp may be found here also but if caught should be promptly returned to the lake. These fish are needed to control aquatic weeds and invasive plants and are unable to reproduce and thus must be allowed to remain in the lake. Anglers must have a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 492-4410
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:N/A
Fishing Pier
A small pier is located near the picnic and boat rental areas. It is ADA accessible.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 492-4410
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 31.6833 -78° 16.2416
Boat Rentals
Boat rentals are available daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A boat launching ramp is available for non-gasoline powered boats. Shoulder season rentals are offered on weekends only during May and September. Parental supervision is required for all rentals, and pets are not allowed in rental boats. Rentals are sometimes cancelled during the shoulder season because of bad weather or staff shortages.In addition, canoes, rowboats, trolling motors and paddleboats are available for rent. A valid Virginia fishing license is required for fishing.
- Season/Hours: Spring, Summer, Fall/Call Park: (804) 492-4410
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 31.6833 -78° 16.2416