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    Bear Creek Lake swimming beach

    Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland, VirginiaLake on Bear Creek LakeSwimming allowed

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    Getting there

    Bear Creek Lake State Park has a designated beach where unguarded swimming is allowed.

    Water
    Lake, Bear Creek Lake
    Entry
    Daily parking fees are required at all times.
    Swim hours
    Park open 8 a.m. to dusk daily.
    Facilities
    Restrooms, lakeside Snack Bar, boat launch, fishing pier
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard; unguarded swimming.
    Dogs
    Pets are not allowed on the beach; pets must be on a leash at all times elsewhere in the park.
    Managed by
    Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

    Getting there

    From U.S. Route 60, go west on Route 622 and south on Route 629 to the park entrance.

    37.5284, -78.2720

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim in the designated beach area.
    • Do not swim elsewhere in the park.
    • Do not bring pets onto the beach.
    • Keep pets on a leash elsewhere in the park.

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    Questions about Bear Creek Lake swimming beach

    Can you swim at Bear Creek Lake swimming beach?

    Yes. Swimming is allowed in the designated beach area, without a lifeguard, and at the swimmer's own risk. Swimming elsewhere in the park is prohibited.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Bear Creek Lake swimming beach?

    Daily parking fees are required at all times.

    Are dogs allowed at Bear Creek Lake swimming beach?

    Pets are not allowed on the beach; pets must be on a leash at all times elsewhere in the park.

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