Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp
Closed — Closed for the winter. Reopens close to April 1st and operates through late October. Reservations required for all campsites.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
About
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia within Jefferson National Forest, offering a rustic retreat for groups. The 7-acre lake was constructed in the late 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps using natural rock buttresses to form a 35-foot dam. A sandy beach provides designated swimming areas, while fishing is restricted to youth ages 15 and under from April 1st through June 15th, then opens to all anglers with valid Virginia licenses for the remainder of the season. The campground provides group sites that accommodate 1 to 30 people with pricing tiered by group size. Each campsite includes a picnic table, lantern post, and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and water spigots are located throughout the facility. The main entrance gate is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the day use area accessible from 6 a.m. to sunset. Hiking opportunities abound, from the Panther Knob Trail that skirts the lake's edge to longer excursions on the Appalachian Trail, James River Face Wilderness, and Thunder Ridge Wilderness. The location offers easy interstate access and sits just 20 minutes from historic Lexington and 8 miles from Natural Bridge State Park.
Directions
From I-81 North, take Exit 175. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 11 and continue 2 miles into Natural Bridge. Turn right onto VA 130 East and continue approximately 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 759 for 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 781. Cave Mountain Lake entrance is 1.6 miles ahead on the left. From I-81 South, take Exit 180A off the left side of the interstate. Continue on U.S. Highway 11 south into Natural Bridge. Take a left onto VA 130 East and continue approximately 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 759 for 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 781. Cave Mountain Lake entrance is 1.6 miles ahead on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| khall@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 291-2188 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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