Known as the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains," Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia's second largest body of freshwater. Its more than 500 miles of shoreline make it the state's most popular lake with plenty of water recreation activities and nearby campgrounds in the shadow of Smith Mountain.
Located on Smith Mountain Lake, the second largest body of freshwater in Virginia, this campground offers a choice from among 20 cabins or 50 campsites, evenly split between tent and RV sites. Amenities include a public beach, 13 hiking trails, boating, fishing and nature and history programming.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104
540-297-6066
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
Located near Smith Mountain Lake, this campground offers several boat ramps, canoeing, hiking and nearly 100 tent and RV sites, some of which come with 30-amp electrical connections.
Eagle's Roost
15335 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA 24104
540-297-7381
www.smleaglesroost.com/
Located near Penhook, Virginia, this campground offers great views of Smith Mountain and is nearby Smith Mountain Lake. Boat ramp access is nearby. The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites. Other amenities include volleyball, horseshoes, a playground, fishing pond and walking trail.
Smith Mountain Campground
155 Liberty Road
Penhook, VA 24137-2610
434-927-4198
smithmountaincampground.com
