8 Free Swimming Holes near Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach near Cumberland, Virginia City, Zip, or Address
Nottoway Falls
Crewe, Virginia
34.0 miles SNottoway Falls' wide cascade offers generous swimming space at the base, with parking discreetly available near the boat ramp — water can run low in summer.
Swim 
Riverside Drive Area
Grottoes, Virginia
39.8 miles ESwim near Grottoes, Virginia
Swim 
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
42.3 miles NWA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim 
Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
45.0 miles NTwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
Swim 
Richmond Downtown Area
Purcellville, Virginia
45.4 miles ESwim near Purcellville, Virginia
Swim 
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
45.7 miles NWTwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
46.5 miles NWA 6-mile Appalachian Trail stretch with good elevation rewards remote explorers with a creek pool at the base of a waterfall — optional swimwear in this backcountry spot.
Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
49.7 miles NWAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim
