🌲 Weekend Water Fun in Virginia — Bear Creek Lake State Park 🏞️

This weekend, I visited Bear Creek Lake State Park — a peaceful and family-friendly spot not far from Charlottesville or Richmond. The lake features a soft sandy beach 🏖️, calm waters, and no motorized boats — making it perfect for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding! 🧭 How to Get There: Google Maps may lead you to “Bear Creek Lake Trail,” but just before arrival, you’ll pass a toll booth where you pay a $7 parking fee 🚗💵. After that, ignore the GPS and simply follow the road straight to the beach! 🚣 On the Water: You can rent kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, and more right by the beach 🛶🌊. The lake is small but incredibly serene. Swimming and boating areas are separated, though if you paddle to the middle… no one’s stopping you from jumping in! 😉 👙 Perfect For: Sunbathing, gentle paddling, swimming, and a quiet day surrounded by nature 🌳☀️ Great for couples, families, and solo adventurers alike! #Virginia #OutdoorFun #LakeLife #WaterSports #Swimming #Kayaking #StateParks #VAOutdoors #NatureEscape