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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE STATE PARK, VA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Although situated on the second largest body of freshwater in the state, Smith Mountain Lake State Park is not just for water enthusiasts. In addition to a full range of water related activities, including swimming, fishing and boating, the park offers miles of hiking trails, cabins, primitive camping, picnicking, a visitor center and interpretive programs.

Size: 1,248 acres.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Cabins
  • Camping
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing Pier
  • Fishing, Freshwater
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Hiking Trail
  • Motorboats Permitted
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnicking
  • Programs
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers - Hot
  • Snack Bar
  • Special Hunts
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Visitor Center
Alerts and Important Information

There is a $10 per night per pet fee for cats and dogs for all cabins and lodges (pets are not allowed in the Kiptopeke yurt) and a $5 per night per pet fee for dogs on campsites. Customers making reservations via the web are responsible for visiting the park office to pay all applicable pet fees. Customers may also call the reservation center at 800-933-7275 to pay the applicable pet fees in advance.

Notice for Campers:

LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!

One of the most important things we can do to protect Virginia's trees and forest diversity is stop moving firewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases are often first found in campgrounds and parks. Why? Because people have accidently spread invasive species when they brought firewood along with them. In Virginia, there are numerous counties under quarantines, issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, due to an invasive insect pest or disease. These quarantines restrict the movement of firewood or wood by products from certain tree species. Moving firewood in violation of a quarantine is a class 1 misdemeanor and upon conviction, you could be subject to; confinement in jail for up to twelve months and a fine of $2,500.00 or both. For more information on areas under quarantine, go to http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/releases-a/062212eabexpand.shtml

PLAY IT SAFE - LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!

Getting There:

The park is on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, approximately 40 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke and 140 miles from Richmond. To get there, take U.S. 460 to Route 122 South to Moneta, then go east on Route 608 to White House. Next go south on Route 626 for two miles to park entrance. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road Huddleston, VA 24104-9547; phone, (540) 297-6066

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE STATE PARK
1235 STATE PARK RD
HUDDLESTON VA 24104-9547

Phone Number:

Information: (540)297-6066

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • During this time of the year, open fires are only permitted between the hours of 4PM and midnight. from Feb 15 2011 to Apr 30 2011
  • On-duty lifeguards will only be available for the weekends and Labor Day. from Aug 20 2012 to Sep 03 2012