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SML State Park Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
State Park Rd.,
Huddleston, VA
Fee to enter State Park includes use of Ramp
By boat: Northwest of Marker R-18
Anthony Ford Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
Rt. 953 near Clearwater Lane,
Penhook, VA
Public Ramp, No Fee
By boat: Southeast of Marker R-6
Penhook Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
Jefferson Dock Rd.,
Penhook, VA
Public Boat Ramp, No Fee
By boat: South of Marker BR-3
Webster Marine Center
Marinas
Year-round
540-297-5228
Lakefront |
1185 Mills Rd.,
Moneta, VA 24121
Ramp is for Marina business only
By boat: Northwest of Marker R-28
Halesford Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
Meadow Point Drive & Wayfarer Lane,
Moneta, VA
Public Ramp, No Fee
By boat: East of Marker R-27
Hardy Ford Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
Hardy Rd. near Shorevue Circle,
Hardy, VA
Public Ramp, No Fee
By boat: West of Marker R-87
Scruggs Boat Launch
Marinas
Year-round
Lakefront |
Oaklawn Drive at Dudley Amos Rd.,
Moneta, VA
Public Ramp, No Fee
By boat: Just North of Marker B-12
Chopsticks
Restaurants
Year-round
540-721-8839
Lakefront |
Bridgewater Plaza,
Moneta, VA
Excellent Chinese Food, Lunch Buffet
By boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Moosie's Restaurant
Restaurants
Year-round
540-721-5255
Lakefront |
Bridgewater Plaza,
Moneta, VA
Generously-sized Sandwiches and Mexican Food
By boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Pizza Pub
Restaurants
Year-round
540-721-1234
Lakefront |
Bridgewater Plaza,
Moneta, VA
Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Beer and Wine
By boat: West of Marker R-28
Mexico Viejo
Restaurants
Year-round
540-719-1000
Lakefront |
400 Crazy Horse Dr.,
Moneta, VA
Mexican Grill and Cantina
By boat: North of Markers B-10 & B-11
Marina Cafe at Mitchell's Point
Restaurants
Year-round
540-297-4829
Lakefront |
3553 Trading Post Rd,
Huddleston, VA
Burgers, Sandwiches, Seafood
By boat: Between Markers C-2 and C-3
The Landing Restaurant
Restaurants
Year-round
540-721-3028
Lakefront |
773 Ashmeade Rd,
Bernards Landing, Moneta, VA
Fine/Gourmet Dining, Served Lakefront
By boat: West of Marker R-11, Dock at The Landing
Mouse Trap
Restaurants
Year-round
540-721-4997
Lakefront |
Bridgewater Plaza,
Moneta, VA
Large Bargain-Priced Subs
By boat: West of Marker R-28
Mango's Bar and Grill
Restaurants
Seasonal only
540-721-1632
Lakefront |
Bridgewater Plaza,
Moneta, VA
Lunch, Dinner, and Live Entertainment
By boat: West of Marker R-28
Smith Mtn. Dock Waterfront Grill
Restaurants
Seasonal only
540-576-3116
Lakefront |
300 Locust Ln.,
Penhook, VA
Takeout: Breakfast & Lunch, with Picnic Tables on the Dock
By boat: Between Marker R-6 & B-1
Booker T. Washington Natl. Monument
National Parks
Year-round
540-721-2094
Near Lake, 5-10 miles |
12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy,
Hardy, VA
Booker T. Washington Birthplace
Smith Mountain Dam Visitors' Center
Attractions (Non-Profit)
Year-round
540-985-2587
Lakefront |
2072 Ford Rd.,
Sandy Level, VA
See How the Dam Works
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
Amusement Centers
Year-round
Lakefront |
Parkway Ave. near Virginia Ave.,
Moneta, VA
Disabled-Accessible Playground, Fishing Pier, Public Beach
By boat: At Markers R-17 to R-21
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
State Parks
Year-round
540-297-6066
Lakefront |
1235 State Park Rd,
Huddleston, VA
Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Cabins, Camping, Picnicking
By boat: Dock east of R-16, 2 docks east of R-20.
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With emerald green shores, sapphire blue skies, and topaz blue waters, it's clear why Smith Mountain Lake is nicknamed the Jewel of the Blue Ridge. Nestled into Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's most popular lake offers 500 miles of coved shoreline and 20,600 acres of beautiful lake to explore. The Appalachian Power Company created Smith Mountain Lake by damming the Roanoke and Blackwater Rivers. The 40 mile long lake reached the full pond level of 795 feet above sea level in 1966. Although built for flood control and hydroelectric power generation using an unusual pumpback system from the adjacent Leesville Reservoir, the lake is best-known for its incredible recreational opportunities. From spring through autumn, you'll find the lake dotted with boaters, jet skiers, water skiers, wake boarders, tubers, canoeists, and kayakers. Smith Mountain Lake's expansiveness stretches across three counties (Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania) and three Virginia tourism regions (Central, Blue Ridge Highlands, and Southern).
Smith Mountain Lake enjoys a beautiful location in rural southwestern Virginia, though it is close to many conveniences. Because of its natural beauty, developed tourism, and temperate four-season climate, the reservoir welcomes many visitors to its shores every year. In addition to vacationers, Smith Mountain Lake also houses over 18,000 permanent residents, including retirees and those who have relocated from the north. Five golf courses, some lakeside, cater to residents and visitors.
On a hot Virginia summer day, nothing is better than diving into the cool lake waters. You can do that from your dock or your boat, but many choose to drink in the sun and bathe in the lake from the well-equipped Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Boasting a large 500-foot long sandy beach, the park is a favorite among residents and visitors, offering a designated swimming area, dive platform, and concession stand. And though the beach may be a favorite at the park, it's not the only offering; the Smith Mountain Lake State Park offers an informative visitors' center, picnic areas, well-equipped cabins, primitive campsites, and miles of hiking trails for your enjoyment.
Inquisitive minds will enjoy a trip to the Smith Mountain Dam Visitors' Center, and more than one million visitors have trekked through since the center's 1967 opening. Check out the audio-visual presentation showing how the dam was built, take a peek at a wall mural detailing Smith Mountain Gap before the area was flooded, learn how the Smith Mountain Lake-Leesville Lake symbiosis creates electricity, and view photos and descriptions of local wildlife. The Visitors' Center is free to enter, so take an hour or two to get to know the inner workings of the reservoir.
Smith Mountain Lake is deepest at the dam, about 250 feet, with an average depth of about 55 feet. The lake was the first major pumped-storage electric generation facility built in the United States. Because of the pump-back sytem, the water level varies only about two feet year round.
Smith Mountain Lake is also an angler's paradise. The lake has hosted several national professional fishing tournaments covered by ESPN, including the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament. The lake contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, crappie, white perch, yellow perch, and catfish. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has stocked the lake with striped bass since its impoundment in 1963.
Nature lovers can't get enough of Smith Mountain Lake, with its graceful blue herons, beautiful mountain views, and green forest. In addition to these offerings, the lake is just 26 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, a U.S. National Park that hosts seventeen million visitors a year. Take your camera along for the ride, as unparalleled views will unfold before you. Rolling valleys, mountain peaks, and soaring birds will swoop below you at every parkway lookout point, so come prepared to "ooh and ahh" with every vista.
Smith Mountain Lake's exceptional offerings make it a perfect vacation getaway, permanent residence, or anything in between. Whatever your pleasure, be it lakefront dining, fireside reading, or a glass of wine accompanied by a stunning sunset, this Virginia lake will far exceed your expectations.
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| Vacation Rentals | Wakeboarding |
| Fishing | Golf |
| Fishing Tournaments | Camping |
| Boating | Picnicking |
| Swimming | Cabin Rentals |
| Beach | Hiking |
| Canoeing | Wildlife Viewing |
| Kayaking | Bird Watching |
| Jet Skiing | State Park |
| Water Skiing | National Park |
| Bass | Smallmouth Bass |
| Black Bass | Spotted Bass |
| Catfish | Striped Bass |
| Crappie | White Perch |
| Largemouth Bass | Yellow Perch |
| Perch |