Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail - Hiking trail near Piney River, Virginia, United States - Nearby

3. Sherando Lake Group Campground

Sherando Lake Group Camp is part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is situated around a 25 acre spring-fed lake and first opened to the public in 1936. There is also a 7 acre lake - Upper Sherando Lake - a short walk from the group camp area. The group camp area can accommodate up to 125 people at one time. The group area is for tent camping only. Facilities and improvements include picnic tables (2 per site), fire rings with grills, lantern poles, and serving tables for each designated group site. The bathhouse offers flush toilets as well as a men's and women's shower. Water spigots for drinking water are located throughout the area. The area also features a centrally located large grass area for games and activities. The 25 acre lake - Lower Sherando Lake - offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach, fishing and boating. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Fishing is in stocked waters in spring and fall and visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Sherando Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Boats with gasoline motors are not permitted on the lake - electric troll motors, canoes, kayaks or similar type boats only. You must bring your own boat, there are none for rent. Fishing only is available in the Upper Sherando Lake with the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp. No swimming in the Upper Lake. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. During the season between Memorial Day to Labor Day, evening campfire programs are conducted on Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater for campers and area visitors. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Stuarts Draft, Virginia about a 15 minute drive from Sherando Lake Recreation Area. Ice and vending machines are available on site. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location, but a pay phone is available on site. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.

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Lyndhurst, Virginia, United States

14.6 miles

4. Kennedy Fields Campgrounds

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Sherando, Virginia, United States

18.2 miles

6. Hopper Creek Group Campground

Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere for group camping under the trees. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who wish to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. The group camp area can accommodate up to 50 people at one time. The area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 12 picnic tables which can be moved around within the camping area, 1 pedestal double grill, and a group size fire ring. The area has a vault toilet building installed in 2007. There is no potable water available, campers will need to bring their own drinking water. A mowed area is available in the group camp area for games and organized activities. Showers are available at Cave Mounain Lake at the beach bathhouse, which is a short drive from Hopper Creek. The day use fees for Cave Mountain Lake would be applicable. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness, or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The closest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from the Hopper Creek Group Camp. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

28.5 miles

8. Cave Mountain Lake Family Campground

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. There are 29 campsites of a total 42 family campsites available for reservation. Facilities and improvements at each campsite include 1 picnic table, 1 fire ring with grill, 1 lantern pole, and 1 serving table. Flush toilets and water spigots are located throughout the loop. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available in the campground. There is a maximum of 8 people per site, except for the double site where the maximum number of people is 12. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the waters edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and in either the James River Face Wilderness or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location and there is no pay phone available in the recreation area. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are applicable for camping fees and holders are entitled to 1/2 price of the posted fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

29.4 miles

9. Cave Mountain Lake Group Campground

Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. The group camp area can accommodate up to 30 people at one time. The group area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 6 picnic tables which can be moved around within the group camp area, 2 fire rings with grills, 1 pedestal double grill, lantern poles, serving tables, a group-size fire ring and 1 potable water spigot. The toilet building located across the road from the group camping area offers flush toilets. Showers are available at the beach bathhouse a short distance down the main road. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the water's edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the James River Face Wilderness, or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

29.5 miles

10. Holiday Lake State Park Campground

Deep in the heart of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake State Park is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie and bluegill is a popular activity in the 150-acre lake within the park. The nearby state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries delayed-harvest trout stream allows anglers to fish for brown and rainbow trout. The park also features excellent trails open to hikers, bikers and equestrians. Swimming is a popular summer activity at the park's life-guarded beach where the "Critter Hole" play area is a favorite of young visitors. Park facilities include a 30-site campground, a large shaded picnic area, two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a boat ramp, a seasonal full-service concession stand, a camp store, and canoe, rowboat and paddle boat rentals. Interpretive and environmental education programs also are available for school and scout groups. This park is just minutes from the famous Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, the site of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865.

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Appomattox, Virginia, United States

30.2 miles