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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

Notice for Campers

LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!
A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Getting There:

Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 STATE PARK RD
Huddleston VA 24104-9547

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.

Phone Park for More Information:

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.

  • Between Aug 14 to Labor Day each year, many of our parks that offer swimming may experience a shortage of qualified lifeguards, resulting in swimming being available on Saturdays and Sundays only (closed Monday-Friday). Swimming is available Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. If your park trip depends on swimming daily, we advise you to reserve at another time. We apologize for the inconvenience. There is no refund to overnight guests when swimming is not available. from Aug 14 2008 to Sep 01 2008
  • Pursuant to Code of Virginia, no fire of any sort is permitted, including charcoal, between February 15 and April 30, except between the hours of 4PM to midnight. This includes campgrounds and picnic area / cabin grills. Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). from Feb 15 2010 to Apr 30 2010