Smith Mountain Lake, VA
AKA: Smith Mountain Reservoir
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About Smith Mountain Lake
The serene setting of Smith Mountain Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. The most popular lake in VA, Smith Mountain Lake, is a 20,000-acre lake in the south-central part of the state, at Penhook. There are over 500 miles of shoreline for enjoying outdoor activities on land or boating and water sports. There are more than a half dozen boat launch ramps for launching everything from canoes and kayaks to power boats and family boats. Access to shoreline is available at numerous locations around the lake. Marinas, stores, restaurants, camping and lodging choices surround the lake for convenient access.
Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Anthony Ford #4 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Hardy Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Crazy Horse Marina Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Crazy Horse Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Hales Ford Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Meadow Point Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Hardy Ford Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Hardy Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Oak Grove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, south side, off Oak Grove Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Penhook #9 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Jefferson Dock Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Scruggs #8 Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Dudley Amos Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Smith Mountain Lake Parkway Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off County Road 888, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Eagle's Roost Campground - 540 297-7381
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground - 540 297-6066
Blue Ridge Campground & Marina - 540 721-3866
Arrowhead Campground - 540 420-7625
Palmers Campground - 540 576-3651
Smith Mountain Campground - 434 927-4198
Sweetwater RV Park - 540 296-0522
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, striped bass and muskie at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Rd
Huddleston, VA 24104
540 297-6066
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