Bear Creek Lake State Park
Bear Creek Lake State Park is a 326-acre (132 ha) state park located in Cumberland, Virginia, United States. It is a recreational and camping facility that surrounds an artificial 40-acre (16 ha) lake situated in the 16,000-acre (6,500 ha) Cumberland State Forest. As of 2013, the yearly visitation was 78,288.
| Bear Creek Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Bear Creek Lake | |
Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Lake State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., near Cumberland, VA |
| Coordinates | 37°31′54″N 78°16′21″W |
| Area | 329 acres (133 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Bear Creek Lake State Park | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
The Lakeside Shelter, a contributing structure to the historic district | |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000904 |
| VLR No. | 024-0034 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 31, 2012 |
| Designated VLR | September 18, 2008 |
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