Smith Mountain Lake State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The state park sits on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, about 40 miles from Roanoke and Lynchburg and 140 miles from Richmond. Smith Mountain Lake was formed in 1960 and today it's the second-largest freshwater lake in Virginia. This place is a charming water enthusiast's paradise with plenty of water activities, including boating, a fishing pier, a sandy beach, and cool swimming. The park offers spectacular views of the hardwood forests, secluded coves, pines, and picturesque vistas. This beautiful park environment is the home to wildlife animals like chipmunks, raccoons, turkeys, deer, and squirrels.
Spring 38-77 F
Summer 62-89 F
Fall 39-80 F
Winter 28-48 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Smith Mountain Lake State Park
When planning a visit to any state park, you'll want to make sure your camping accommodations are up to your standards. If you're not the rustic type but want the camping experience, then consider renting an RV. RVshare makes it easy on its peer-to-peer platform to find an RV within your budget and family requirements. All rentals come with 24/7 roadside assistance and nationwide insurance.
Eagle’s Roost Campground
Eagle’s Roost Campground offers RV seasonal sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups. It's a seasonal site-only campground with three dump stations, two bathhouses, and public restrooms in the office. This pet-friendly campground is the ideal place to go geocaching, hiking, fishing, boating, and golfing. Many vineyards are within an hour's drive from the campground.
Sweet Water RV Park
Sweet Water RV Park is a short 3-mile drive from the state park and features RV sites with partial and full hookup availability. All sites are set up with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has an underground swimming pool to keep you cool on hot days. Amenities offered here include cable TV, a dump station, a laundry facility, a camp store, and a propane refill station.
Camp Karma
Camp Karma features 36 primitive campsites that are ideal for tent campers, small trailers, and pop-ups measuring up to 25 to 28 feet. This 42-acre campground has a pond, hiking trails, a camp store, and a recreational field. With the campground being located between Roanoke and Lynchburg, you'll have plenty of family entertainment nearby.
What to Do at
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Inside Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Inside Smith Mountain Lake State Park, you can explore the sites on 13 hiking trails that meander through the hardwood forest, extraordinary vistas, pine trees, and secluded coves. The park features a 500-foot beach with lifeguarded swimming from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Boat fishing is a popular activity on the lake and is perfect for catching smallmouth bass, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass. Enjoy more watersport activities by renting a canoe, paddleboat, pontoon boat, kayak, ski boat, hydro bike, or jet ski from the park office. Other exciting activities inside the state park are camping, picnicking, birdwatching, and wildlife observation.
Outside Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Once you have gone fishing and hiking and have had the chance to explore the inside of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, it's time to see the area surrounding it. You'll find a wide variety of restaurants with American, Italian, and Japanese food options. At the shops, you're sure to find everything you need, including a souvenir to take home with you. Rich culture, memorials, and a variety of vineyards are also within the nearby cities.
Restaurants
Edo Grill and Sushi
Edo Grill and Sushi is a family-owned and -operated business that sells authentic Japanese foods. All of the meals contain very little oil and are prepared fresh to order.
Type: Japanese
Location: 1035 Mercantile Street, Moneta, VA 24121
Casa D’ Amici
Casa D’ Amici serves up delicious genuine Italian foods in a down-to-earth atmosphere. Order traditional dishes like lasagna, alfredo, and spaghetti.
Type: Italian
Location: 1100 Celebration Avenue, Moneta, VA 24121
Heath's Waterfront Grill
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Smith Mountain Lake while eating a juicy steak, seafood platter, or burger at Heath's Waterfront Grill. The restaurant also provides full catering service for special events.
Type: American
Location: 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA 24104
New London Steak House
New London Steak House specializes in making steak the way you like it with a delicate taste of juicy flavors to be savored with every bite. The restaurant also serves stuffed tilapia, grilled chicken, and burgers.
Type: American
Location: 4312 New London Road, Forest, VA 24551
Portside Grill & Bar
Portside Grill & Bar is an outdoor restaurant right on South Mountain Lake that serves tasty pub food with a delicious twist of its specialty "no-name" hot sauce.
Type: American
Location: 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA 24121
Shopping
Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters
Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters offers a great selection of fishing and rigging supplies, lifestyle apparel, and other accessories. Fishing kayaks, tandem kayaks, and motorized kayaks are also sold here.
Location: 1100 Celebration Avenue, Moneta, VA 24121
Comfort & Joy Clothing and Jewelry Boutique
Comfort & Joy Clothing and Jewelry Boutique features a lavish supply of trendy women's clothes from all over the world. Custom jewelry is also available at this boutique.
Location: 400 Scruggs Road Suite 800, Moneta, VA 24121
Walmart Supercenter
Walmart Supercenter has grocery items, jewelry, household supplies, and clothing for the entire family. You can also find fishing, hunting, and camping supplies.
Location: 1126 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
Food Lion
Food Lion is the ideal place to get fresh baked goods, fruits, vegetables, and other grocery items. Baby and pet supplies are also available at this market.
Location: 14807 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121
Dollar General
Seasonal deals can always be found at Dollar General, such as holiday candy, spring, summer, fall, and winter décor, and outdoor living supplies. Health, beauty, and personal care supplies are also available at this discount store.
Location: 2218 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA 24104
Sightseeing
The National D-Day Memorial
The National D-Day Memorial is a place to honor those who served in the military to maintain our freedom. Educational tours are offered, but patrons are not required to attend the walking tour. With a paid admission, visitors are free to explore the grounds, and a site map is provided to help you maneuver through the property. There is also a memorial store where you can get a souvenir to take home.
Location: Three Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523
Seven Doors Winery
Experience the great taste of organic and biodynamic wines at this newly owned Seven Doors Winery. Taste wines from other organic wineries in Virginia. The winery grounds are the perfect place for a wedding or an engagement event.
Location: 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, VA 24104
Ramulose Ridge Vineyards
Ramulose Ridge Vineyards is the perfect place to kick back and to enjoy a new bottle of wine as you take in the spectacular and breathtaking views all around you. Step into the tasting room, and sample some of the award-winning wines. Ramulose Ridge features a 1,100 square-foot indoor venue and a 1,100 square-foot patio, making it the ideal place for any occasion.
Location: 3061 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta, VA 24121
Slocum's Appaloosa Ranch
Whether you're a skilled rider or just learning, Slocum's Appaloosa Ranch can give you the ride of your life. This place is the perfect place for taking a trail ride or horseback riding lessons. It also has horse camp opportunities for children starting at eight years old and up; adults are also welcome to join.
Location: 1674 Private Hills Lane, Moneta, VA 24121
The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum is the perfect place to spend the day and to learn the history of the Spencer family. From April through October, the historical museum and cottage are open for viewing. The garden area is open year-round. With a brochure conveniently tucked in a box just inside the gate, you're sure to find your way through the garden.
Location: 1313 Pierce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
How to Get to
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
If you're traveling from the city of Huddleston, you'll want to head southwest on State Route 626 towards State Route 920 for 8.8 miles. Make a right onto Road 888, and follow signs to the state park.
Entering Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is open daily from 8:15 a.m. – dusk.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Per vehicle (1-4 adults) : $7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has a temperate climate, with minimal snow in the winter and moderate temperatures in the summer. The typical summer high is in the upper 80s.
Bass, including the black, large, smallmouth, and striped species, make their home in the lake waters. Crappie, catfish, sunfish, and shad can also be caught. Keeping a careful watch while out in the park might reward you with a glimpse of muskrats or beavers.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has 24 designated camping sites. Of those sites, 19 are back-in, and 5 are pull-thru. Reservations are suggested for the prime season.
Pets are permitted in the campgrounds and cabins but not in the public beach area. Pets must be attended to and cleaned up after. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has one cabin with wheelchair-accessible entry and a bathroom. A fishing pier and one of the campsites are wheelchair-accessible.