Smith Mountain LakeState Park - Virginia |
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is along the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, Virginia near Huddleston. It is primarily a recreational area, offering water-related activities as well as camping, picnicking, hiking facilities, and a public beach.
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Trail Guide for Smith Mountain Lake State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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Smith Mountain Lake SP
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/smith-mountain-lake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_Mountain_Lake_State_Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is along the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, Virginia near Huddleston. It is primarily a recreational area, offering water-related activities as well as camping, picnicking, hiking facilities, and a public beach.
WELCOME TO SMITH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. To make your
visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that you observe
the following:
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in
designated areas only. Please note there is a parking
fee charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Honor
parking information is found at the park entrance.
PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or
mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is
allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the
Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals.
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private
areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas
designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash
no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets
may not be left unattended at any time.
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned
aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks pursuant
to 4VAC5-30-400.
LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by placing
litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and recycle
centers or carrying out your trash.
FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to
grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must
be attended at all times and extinguished when left.
Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park.
Campers and guests may collect only down and dead
firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on
open fires.
POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations,
laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for
the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV
or car washing.
SWIMMING - Where available, swimming areas are generally open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend, weather permitting. Swim or wade only in designated swimming areas and at designated times. Children in swimming areas must wear sealed plastic pants
over diapers. Disposable swim pants are recommended
and available for purchase at the parks. Swimming or
wading in unguarded areas may be hazardous because of
swift currents, sudden drop-offs or unseen obstructions.
FISHING - Where fishing is permitted, valid Virginia fishing licenses are required. Specific licenses are required for
saltwater and trout-water fishing. Please call the park in
advance for specifics.
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety
and security, please register all visitors with the park
office. Visitors will not be admitted to camping and cabin
areas unless so identified. Visitors are permitted only
between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6
a.m. The use of generators is prohibited at all times.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY
Check-out 1 p.m.
Camping:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Cabins:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Check-out 10 a.m.
In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to
the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18
or older may register. The registrant is responsible for
all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive
early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in.
If you decide to leave the park before the end of your
overnight stay, you may be entitled to a refund based on
how much of your stay has already been used and any
fees due. Once you check in for your cabin or camping
stay, that night is considered used. If you are camping,
we take what you paid, subtract the fees for the nights
used and then subtract one additional night. The balance is due as a refund. This means if you have only a
two-night stay, you will not receive a refund if you leave
one night early. If you are in a cabin or lodge, the policy
is different. First, we always keep at least the first two
nights’ fees. Second, we keep $30 per night for a cabin
($60 per night for a lodge) for each night you didn’t stay
and subtract that from the fee for any unused nights
beyond the two-night minimum. If you started out with
a week stay, you received a discount when you made the
reservation. If you end up not staying the entire week,
your fee will be recalculated at the higher, nightly fee
rate. This means that if you have a week stay and leave
one night early, no refund will be made.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the camp-
ing unit, are permitted on a campsite without incurring
additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two vehicles for
a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles for a threebedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six-bedroom cabin
per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those
with additional vehicles must pay the established parking
fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The number of
vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies according to
site design and other factors. All vehicles must be parked
in designated areas, either at the cabin or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and hike-in sites
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WELCOME TO SMITH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. To make your
visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that you observe
the following:
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in
designated areas only. Please note there is a parking
fee charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Honor
parking information is found at the park entrance.
PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or
mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is
allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the
Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals.
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private
areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas
designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash
no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets
may not be left unattended at any time.
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned
aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks pursuant
to 4VAC5-30-400.
LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by placing
litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and recycle
centers or carrying out your trash.
FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to
grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must
be attended at all times and extinguished when left.
Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park.
Campers and guests may collect only down and dead
firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on
open fires.
POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations,
laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for
the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV
or car washing.
SWIMMING - Where available, swimming areas are generally open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend, weather permitting. Swim or wade only in designated swimming areas and at designated times. Children in swimming areas must wear sealed plastic pants
over diapers. Disposable swim pants are recommended
and available for purchase at the parks. Swimming or
wading in unguarded areas may be hazardous because of
swift currents, sudden drop-offs or unseen obstructions.
FISHING - Where fishing is permitted, valid Virginia fishing licenses are required. Specific licenses are required for
saltwater and trout-water fishing. Please call the park in
advance for specifics.
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety
and security, please register all visitors with the park
office. Visitors will not be admitted to camping and cabin
areas unless so identified. Visitors are permitted only
between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6
a.m. The use of generators is prohibited at all times.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY
Check-out 1 p.m.
Camping:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Cabins:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Check-out 10 a.m.
In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to
the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18
or older may register. The registrant is responsible for
all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive
early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in.
If you decide to leave the park before the end of your
overnight stay, you may be entitled to a refund based on
how much of your stay has already been used and any
fees due. Once you check in for your cabin or camping
stay, that night is considered used. If you are camping,
we take what you paid, subtract the fees for the nights
used and then subtract one additional night. The balance is due as a refund. This means if you have only a
two-night stay, you will not receive a refund if you leave
one night early. If you are in a cabin or lodge, the policy
is different. First, we always keep at least the first two
nights’ fees. Second, we keep $30 per night for a cabin
($60 per night for a lodge) for each night you didn’t stay
and subtract that from the fee for any unused nights
beyond the two-night minimum. If you started out with
a week stay, you received a discount when you made the
reservation. If you end up not staying the entire week,
your fee will be recalculated at the higher, nightly fee
rate. This means that if you have a week stay and leave
one night early, no refund will be made.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the camp-
ing unit, are permitted on a campsite without incurring
additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two vehicles for
a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles for a threebedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six-bedroom cabin
per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those
with additional vehicles must pay the established parking
fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The number of
vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies according to
site design and other factors. All vehicles must be parked
in designated areas, either at the cabin or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and hike-in sites
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Head to the East Coast Mountain Biking Capital to become a
#Trailsetter in Virginia’s Blue Ridge! Outdoor lovers will enjoy
over 1,000 trail miles of mountain biking and hiking, plus
blueways and water trails for paddling, kayaking and canoeing.
While you’re in the area, pop over to recently expanded
Explore Park for camping in yurts and pod cabins, and don’t
miss a chance to soar through the trees on the new Treetop
Quest aerial adventure course with zip-lines.
TREK
Take a hike to one of the healthiest, most biologically diverse
forests in the world in Virginia’s Western Highlands. A stark
contrast to one of the region’s many greenways, National Forest
land features sightings of wildlife, such as black bears, bobcats,
brook trout and songbirds, as well as rare and unusual plants.
Trails throughout the Alleghany Highlands and the counties
of Bath, Craig and Highland offer insights to the region’s rich
heritage, gorgeous landscapes and friendly communities. You
can even access the famed Appalachian Trail!
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Concerts by Canoe—Henry
SPLASH
Taste-test delicious craft
brews at Explore Park’s
historic Brugh Tavern,
where Twin Creeks Brewing
recently opened their
second location. A few hops
away is Beale’s in Bedford,
Chaos Mountain Brewing in
Callaway and Hammer and
Forge in Boones Mill. Prefer
a more urban experience?
Try Three Notch'd in
downtown Roanoke, which
is also family-friendly;
Deschutes Tasting Room
for a variety of flavors; or
Big Lick Brewing, where
your pups can enjoy the
afternoon together, too!
Time for kayaking, tubing and biking in the Alleghany Highlands, where you can explore the great
outdoors along the Jackson River Blueway or Scenic Trail. The newly opened Alleghany Outdoors
in Covington rents kayaks, tubes, bikes and rafts, and offers the ultimate outdoor experience for
locals and visitors. Try a combo trip for the ideal day outside, and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy
on the back deck overlooking the river! Want to slow things down? Head east to Smith Mountain
Lake for a houseboat excursion, thanks to Parrot Cove Boat Rentals and Sales, to explore the more
than 500 miles of shoreline and hidden nooks and inlets of this unique man-made lake. Or head
south to Philpoott Lake for Concerts by Canoe (or tube or SUP) – featuring live music on a floating
stage for a floating audience!
There’s plenty of outdoor
fun to enjoy in the
mountain hamlet of Paint
Bank. Hunting and fishing
enthusiasts can start at the
state fish hatchery, capturing
a unique look into the trout
rearing and stocking process,
with 1.6 million trout in all
stages of development. Pack
up your gear for a trip to
Big Pine Trout Farm, where
sportsmen test their skills for
trophy-sized trout (and can
even take home the catch
for the evening’s supper!).
Finish up your adventures
by stepping across an actual
swinging bridge in the Paint
Bank General Store at The
Swinging Bridge Restaurant,
complete with wildlife
displays, gifts and hunting
and fishing supplies.
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Virginia's Franklin County is literally a vibrant confluence
of gateways. It’s your gateway to a beautiful landscape,
world-class outdoor recreation and incredible touchstones
of Appalachian music and history. From the East, we are
your gateway to Virginia's mountains. Heading west, we are
the gateway to the Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music
Trail. We’re also a gateway to Virginia's Rail Heritage Region.
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or looking to
spend significant time here, there's something for everyone
in Franklin County. Families will love the close proximity
to two premier jewels of the outdoors – Smith Mountain
Lake and Philpott Lake – where summer fun and seasonal
events make for unforgettable vacations. Music lovers will
marvel at the sound quality of the nationally acclaimed
Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount. We also
boast a passionate craft beverage industry of breweries,
distilleries and wineries.
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OUTDOORS
Plug into the vibrancy that
is Smith Mountain Lake or
quite literally unplug to
feel the serene essence
that is Philpott Lake. Coast
with our mountain and
trail biking, navigate five
blueways, or experience
miles of designated scenic
byways. We are one of a
handful of locations on
Environmental
Education
Virginia State Parks are premier
environmental education sites.
Schools, scouts, groups and individuals
are encouraged to come learn more
about their world. Backyard Classroom
programs, incorporating Virginia’s
Standards of Learning, promote
lifelong learning. They also help
young people enjoy, appreciate and
understand the outdoors.
Programs & Festivals
Master new outdoor cooking recipes.
Pan for gold or tour a cave. Learn or
improve outdoor skills. Enjoy a rangerled hike, eagle tour or owl prowl.
Workshops and events are as diverse
as the parks.
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Discounts
Virginia State Parks are affordable every day, but annual passes
can save you money on parking, boat launching and swimming.
The Customer Loyalty Program lets you earn points that can be
redeemed for free or discounted overnight stays.
STATE PARKS
You can also receive a 25 percent discount on weekend cabins if you
make a reservation on Thursday or Friday, based on availability. Just
ask for the discount on the phone when you make the reservation.
Park Accessibility
Virginia State Parks strive to make each park as barrier-free as
possible. Contact the Customer Service Center or individual parks
for more information before your trip.
Pets
Pets are welcome but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or in
an enclosed area at all times. Cabin guests are charged $10 plus tax
per night per pet. No pet fee is charged for camping.
There’s plenty of history, too. Immerse
yourself in Colonial times, the Civil War
or the Underground Railroad. When
it comes to festivals, you’ll find music,
arts and crafts, local food and beverage,
classic cars and more. Up-to-theminute, comprehensive information is
available at www.virginiastateparks.gov.
Nature & History
All parks have trails, many with signs
explaining the environment. Wander
trails at First Landing through cypress
swamps or hike Caledon’s trails along
ridges and ravines through rare oldgrowth forest. Overlooks at Hungry
Mother, Grayson Highlands and Natural
Tunnel offer a glimpse of powerful
geological forces that shaped the land.
See how rivers shaped some parks, such
as Belle Isle, James River, Natural Bridge,
Powhatan and Westmoreland.
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Sky Meadows
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Photo courtesy Jackie Jamison
Kiptopeke
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Bear Creek Lake
High Bridge Trail
Holliday Lake
James River
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield
Twin Lakes
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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
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Staunton River Battlefield
Staunton River
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HEART OF APPALACHIA
Breaks Interstate
Clinch River
Natural Tunnel
(Cove Ridge Conference Center)
Southwest Virginia Museum
Wilderness Road
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for reunions, weddings and special events.
Some parks even have equestrian campsites.
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Grayson Highlands
Hungry Mother
(Hemlock Haven Conference Center)
New River Trail
Shot Tower
With lodges, cabins, yurts and campsites, the
fun doesn’t end at sundown. Many cabins are
available year-round, and most campgrounds
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Hotel Weyanoke—Farmville
Small Towns,
Local charm, cozy curios and open arms make
these small towns in Virginia worth exploring.
Character
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KYLE LAFERRIERE
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he phrase “small town” evokes
nostalgia, authenticity and heartfeltwarmth in many of us. What’s not to
love? They are authentic, accessible, friendly
and stocked with locally-owned businesses.
These are communities where you can get off
the crowded highway, park the car and walk,
ride a bike or even kayak through downtown.
Small, family-run businesses offer one-of-
a-kind handmade items, from jewelry and art
to craft beers and wine. Farmers markets offer
locally-grown produce and seafood spring
through fall.
With almost 200 incorporated towns,
dozens more villages and hamlets, plus
nearly 30 designated Virginia Main Street
Communities, the hard part is deciding which
Virginia towns to visit.
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Here are some of
our favorites,
d ending
starting in southwest Virginia, an
metown
with a shameless plug for our ho
on the Eastern Shore.
High Bridge Trail State Park—Farmville
Harrisonburg
Big Stone Gap
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Farmville
HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL STATE PARK (FARMVILLE): ALI ZAMAN /
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM (BIG STONE GAP): JASON BARNETTE
June Tolliver House and Art Folk Center—Big Stone Gap
Southwest Virginia Museum—Big Stone Gap
JUNE TOLLIVER HOUSE (BIG STONE GAP): TIM COX
Southwest Virginia’s coal-mining history
comes to life in the “Trail of the Lonesome
Pine,” Virginia’s longest-running outdoor
drama, performed Thursday through
Saturday nights, late June through August.
Before you go, be sure to read the Big
Stone Gap novels by Adriana Trigiani, or
watch the Hollywood film by the same name
starring Ashley Judd and Whoopi Goldberg.
Upon arrival, you can visit places featured
in the film, such as Mutual Pharmacy, the
Book Mobile, the Farmers Market, as well as
the outdoor drama.
Fine, well-preserved period homes house
The John Fox Jr. Museum, the Southwest
Virginia Museum and the June Tolliver House.
Cozy B&Bs, cafes and a variety of antique
and curio shops round out this small town
gem.
Fun Festival: 100th annual Tri State
Singing Convention, June
This formerly industrial town has been reinvented
for recreation, craft beverage and shopping lovers.
The Appomattox River that once carried tobacco
barges is now a designated Scenic River carrying
paddlers in search of whitewater or the calmer
four-mile Farmville Blueway.
The railroad that once carried coal now carries
hikers, bikers and equestrians on the 30-mile-long
High Bridge Trail State Park.
Repurposed tobacco packing houses and
lumber warehouses are reincarnated to house
Appomattox River Company, Green Front Furniture
and the Third Street Brewing Company, serving up
local beer, live music, games for the kids and a
pet-friendly beer garden.
Together with the Virginia Tasting Cellar and
the soon-to-open second location of James River
Brewing, Farmville is fast becoming a destination
for craft beverage lovers.
Fun Festival: Heart of Virginia Festival, May
Set amidst the vast playground of the
idyllic Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg
has been called “one of the best mountain
bike towns in America” by National
Geographic.
Forward-thinking entrepreneurs and
artisans have blended the past with the
present to create a lively melting pot that
is distinctive to this college town.
Named Virginia’s first Culinary
District in 2014, Harrisonburg’s cultural
diversity serves up fare from around the
world, while taking advantage of locallysourced farm-to-table ingredients. Food.
Bar.Food features “global comfort food,”
while a mother-daughter team creates soulsoothing pastries at Heritage Bakery & Café.
The arts scene is equally diverse,
epitomized by the Agora Downtown Market,
a community of small businesses under
one roof in an historic building.
Named for James Madison, fourth
president and the “Father of the
Constitution,” are the stunning Hotel
Madison and James Madison University
(JMU), where nearly 20,000 students lend
a youthful vitality to this historic town.
Fun Festival: Harrisonburg
International Festival, September
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Within Virginia’s
larger cities,
find pockets of
uniqueness that
make you feel
like you’re in a
small town!
ROANOKE’S HISTORIC
GRANDIN VILLAGE
This walkable urban village is
eclectic and family-friendly at
the same time. Spend Saturday
morning at the Community
Market, dine on an outdoor
patio, shop independentlyowned boutiques and take in
a first-run or classic film at the
1930s Grandin Theatre.
RICHMOND’S
SCOTT’S ADDITION
One of the hottest, newly
revitalized neighborhoods in
the state capital. Warehouses
converted to breweries, cideries
and distilleries, bold street
murals, a cinema and a retro
bowling alley make this a
happening night scene.
Immerse yourself in Virginia’s Lake
Country at Virginia’s only lakeside
town. Buggs Island Lake, also known as
Kerr Reservoir, draws anglers to dozens
of fishing tournaments yearl