Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia’s 2nd largest lake (40 miles long with 550 miles of shoreline) will enchant you with recreational opportunities. Bring your own boat, jet skis, sailboat or we will help you rent one and you can dock it at our pier. Anglers will be guided to fishing spots for pan fish or those Strippers that are caught in record sizes on the lake. Swim in our secluded cove from our dock or beach, in the cleanest lake in Virginia, or enjoy the hiking and beach at SML State Park.
Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake lies nestled in the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The lake was created by a hydroelectric dam built in the Smith Mountain gap in the early 60’s. The lake’s shoreline borders Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties.
Climate: Mild temperatures prevail year round with distinct seasons. The average temperature is mid 70’s in summer and 30’s in winter. 45” of rain per year.
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Directions
From Richmond, Virginia: 150 miles
Take US-360 West toward Amelia, approximately 31 miles to VA-307. Take exit on right for 10 miles to US-460 West. Follow US-460W for 76 miles, taking the VA-122 South exit towards Bedford. Turn left on VA-122. Follow VA-122 for 12.5 miles to VA-608 (watch for signs to Smith Mountain State Park) and follow local directions below.
From Roanoke, Virginia: 40 miles
Take VA-24 East/Elm Avenue, exit number 6 off of US-581. Right at light, follow 24 east for 23 miles. Turn right onto VA-122, watch for signs to Smith Mountain State Park.
Local Directions from VA-122
Bedford, Virginia: 20 Miles
Follow VA-122 for 12.5 miles to VA-608, 6 miles form VA – 24, (watch for signs to Smith Mountain State Park). Turn left onto VA-608 and follow for 6 miles. At stop sign in town of Whitehouse, turn right onto VA-626. Stay on VA-626 @ 1/2 mile past State Park entrance, to Autumn Lane (turn left) - county highway # 1300. At Spring Drive turn Right. At Summer Lane turn Right. LoveStone Inn is first house on left.
Travel Distance
City/Miles
Atlanta, GA 435
Baltimore, MD 272
Blacksburg, VA 80
Charleston, WV 225
Charlotte, NC 190
Chicago, IL 700
Greensboro 99
Lincolnshire, IL 800
New York, NY 505
Norfolk, VA 225
Pittsburgh, PA 365
Raleigh, NC 175
Richmond, VA 150
Washington, D.C. 220