Lights at the Lake

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Various locations

When

Dec. 14, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

During this annual winter event, visitors will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays. Admission is a new unwrapped toy or a monetary donation to benefit the Cumberland Christmas Mother. In 2023, nearly $8,000 and 340 toys were collected.

Saturday, December 7 is first responder night. All first responders and military (active or veteran) will receive a free park pass for a future visit. Local first responders will be set up in the activity area to meet members of the community. The rain date is Saturday December 14.

The Lakeside Snack Bar will be open to sell light refreshments and holiday-themed merchandise. The Lakeside picnic shelter will have a warming campfire, with s’mores making kits available for a small donation, and an activity table for making and decorating free crafts. It is suggested that you bring a flashlight when stopping for the activities.

At Bear Creek Hall, the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park will be selling whole barbeque pork butts and pulled pork by the pound. Whole pork butts can be pre-purchased. Raffle tickets are available for a hand-made quilt, and for admission to the Powhatan Wine Festival. There will be merchandise table and a photo op with Santa.

photo of lights along the road

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov