I am lucky enough to have lived here on the lake for 25 years. What a great place to live!!! I…read moreespecially enjoy the pools and beaches during the summer. Open mic night at the Pub every other week is also a favorite.

Great place to live and recreate! Tons of things to do ! It's a bedroom community for surrounding…read morecities !

Smith Mountain Lake is my 33rd VA State Park. Its not one of my Favorites because, after my…read morechildren are grown, I really dont play in the water. I may swim in a pool but I dont jet ski, or boat, or fish. I dont like to buy food from the food shacks and it seemed to me, the space allotted for swimming was small anyway. They did have hiking trails. I took a two mile trail hike, took pictures and started on my way to James River SP.

Came back again and stayed in a waterfront cabin this time, and it's well worth the upgrade! The…read moreview was great and the bedroom faced the water with a picturesque double window complete with blinds to limit or highlight the scene! Osprey were nesting, which was amazing!! Trails were beautiful, and since we were just weeks from peak season, it was still quiet and peaceful, but with gorgeous spring weather!

Nice peaceful well kept State Park. Nice lake to swim in as well as a very clean beach. Camp sites…read moreare nice and clean lots of amenities etc. Plenty of walking trails and stuff to do or just relax

Great recreation area. Nice campgrounds, lots of shade, clean restrooms, small lake and a store,…read more We'll be back.

Our family came for a day visit so I can't vouch for the campsites. The lake itself, though, is…read moreincredibly gorgeous. I love the beach area where our kids happily played and dug streams and tunnels for hours. A little island that you can walk to or paddle out to on a float. Lots of space to spread out with a picnic or a bbq. Small park entrance fee (per vehicle) that is totally worth it.

The camp site was really nice for tent campin. Restrooms were clean and stocked. The staff were…read moregreat. The lake was a terrible disappointment, it smelled bad and is no longer properly taken care of.

Located within the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area is great spot within reach of a number of hiking…read moretrails, a lake for swimming, and a wonderful camping ground suitable for casual campers/families. The lake was perfect for swimming in: great temperature, clean, and a lot of grassy shore space along the side. There was large grass areas where one could play frisbee or do other outdoor games. The campground is well-maintained, clean, and has a number of amenities that make camping convenient. Campers have access to flush toilets as well as showers. The facilities aren't particularly fancy but it's camping -- if you wanted fancy, you should stay indoors :) Prices were reasonable as well. $15 a night for a single site. Single site campsites come with a large parking space, a picnic table, and a firepit. Most of the spots are well shaded, and there is easily enough space for a large family tent or a few smaller tents. The campground has access to a number of trail heads and within a short driving distance, even more trails are available. Some trails are short and suitable for beginning hikers, others more challenging with steep inclines and a number of switchbacks up the mountain. Some are also perfect for day hikes as well. Located nearby is the Appalachian Trail as well as the James River (one can rent kayaks, canoes, etc.). The campground is nearby to Natural Bridge, VA -- which has a large natural bridge one can pay to see -- and Lexington, VA -- which has a cute downtown area to walk through and some nice restaurants to eat at.

Unexpectedly nice park. Hilly with scenic views, trail, small pond (not a lake!), sports field…read more Bathrooms need renovations.

Beautiful setting with a large waterfall and hiking/biking trails right outside of Lynchburg, VA.read more

Perfect place to come and relax! Our dogs love it here and enjoy a good run and a jump in the…read morewater. Our go-to place for doggie play tine!

This is a review of the park located here, aka Chris Greene Lake Park; it is over 250 acres large…read morewith a beach, picnic area, playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, dog park &, of course, the lake & dock. Nice, wooded sections, fairly close to Charlottesville proper, very close to the airport & residential areas.

This marina has a perfect spot on the lake - the views are awesome. That's why we decided to have…read moreour wedding here. There is a squarish point that looks at the mountain and wide open lake. There is also a permanent pavilion setup and a carousel if that interests you. We've attended a few events here over the past few years. Most notably a Bass Master's series event. They did a nice job with setup, and the locals came flocking out obviously. They're not coming back this year, I'm sure they'll startup the tournament here again in a few years, if you're around, definitely hit it up, it's neat. There are always events going on here during the summer, car shows, fishing tournaments (lots of fish around here), and weddings. It's worth checking out any of these just for the views! There are a few houses nearby that are used for vacation rentals including the Jolly Roger. The management at Parkway Marina is friendly. The events are arranged through Ronnee who is nice and fairly diligent with keeping records and keeping in touch with you. That's all for now, stay posted for post-wedding reviews!

Pros: Pricing was reasonable, gas prices - also reasonable. Boat was safe. We had a great day on…read morethe lake. Cons: customer service was cursory at best - rude at worst. The employee who checked us in and out did not make eye contact, dismissed our questions and was generally rude. The employees who did the checks for the boat were friendly enough.