Sherando Lake Group Camp
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from early April through late October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Potable water is available April 1 through October 31.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 8:35PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 509 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL PRINCE GEORGES IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 31 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN PRINCE WILLIAM STAFFORD IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA MADISON PAGE RAPPAHANNOCK SHENANDOAH WARREN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA AUGUSTA CITY OF HARRISONBURG CITY OF STAUNTON CITY OF WAYNESBORO HIGHLAND ROCKINGHAM IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PENDLETON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADAMS MORGAN, ADEN, AIRLIE, ALEXANDRIA, ALONZAVILLE, ALSOP, ANNANDALE, ANNAPOLIS, ARCO, ARKENDALE, ARLINGTON, ARNOLD, BALLSTON, BARCROFT, BENTONVILLE, BETHEL, BOWIE, BRANDYWINE, BROKENBURG, BROOKFIELD, BROOMES ISLAND, BUCKTON, BURKE, BURR HILL, CALIFORNIA, CALLAWAY, CARDOVA, CATALPA, CEDARVILLE, CHANTILLY, CHARLOTTESVILLE, CHERRYDALE, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CHESTER GAP, CHRISTIAN, CHURCHVILLE, CLARY, CLINTON, CLOVER CREEK, COLLEGE PARK, COMPTON, COUNTRYSIDE, COVE POINT, CULPEPER, DAHLGREN, DALE CITY, DAMERON, DRUM POINT, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DUNKIRK, EVERONA, FAIRFAX, FAIRFAX STATION, FAIRVIEW, FALLS CHURCH, FALMOUTH, FIVE FORKS, FORDSVILLE, FRANKLIN, FREDERICKSBURG, FRONT ROYAL, GARRISONVILLE, GATEWOOD, GLEEDSVILLE, GLEN BURNIE, GLEN ECHO, GLENDIE, GREENBELT, GREENFIELD, HAMBURG, HARRISONBURG, HAWKINSTOWN, HIGHTOWN, HOWELLSVILLE, INDEPENDENT HILL, KIMBALL, LAHORE, LAKE RIDGE, LANGLEY, LEESBURG, LEXINGTON PARK, LIBERTY, LINVILLE, LONG BEACH, LUCKETTS, LURAY, MADISON MILLS, MADISON RUN, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MASSAPONAX, MCDOWELL, MCLEAN, MILL GAP, MONTCLAIR, MONTEBELLO, MONTEREY, MONTPELIER, MOUNT CLIFTON, MOUNT HARMONY, MOUNT JACKSON, MUSTOE, NASONS, OAK FLAT, OAK GROVE, ORANGE, OVERTON, PARTLOW, PINEY POINT, POST OAK, RAPIDAN, REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT, RESTON, REVA, RIDGE, RIDGEWAY, RILEYVILLE, RIVERCREST, RIVERTON, ROLLINS FORK, ROSSLYN, RUDDLE, SEVERN, SEVERNA PARK, SHADY GROVE, SHILOH, SKYLAND, SOTTERLEY, SOUTH GATE, SPOTSYLVANIA COURT, SPOTTSWOOD, ST. CHARLES, STAUNTON, STERLING PARK, STEVENSBURG, STRASBURG, STUARTS DRAFT, SUGAR GROVE, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, TANTALLON, TURNBULL, TWYMANS MILL, UNIONVILLE, WALDORF, WARRENTON, WASHINGTON, WAYNESBORO, WIDEWATER, WINSTON, WOODBRIDGE, AND WOODSTOCK.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 6:17PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following areas, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Eastern Highland, Nelson, Rockingham and Western Highland and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Pendleton and Western Pendleton. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the early morning hours of Wednesday. Intense rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater are possible which may result in flash flooding of small streams and creeks. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
From Recreation.gov
**Tent camping only in Group Camping.** RVs, Pop - Ups and Camper Vans are not authorized to camp in Group Camping.
About
Sherando Lake Group Camp is located at the upper end of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, often called the jewel of the Blue Ridge. The campground features five distinct tent-only sites arranged around a loop road, with a large grassy common area in the center suitable for group activities and stargazing. Each site is fenced and equipped with picnic tables, a charcoal grill, serving table, and lantern posts. The recreation area offers a 25-acre lower lake with a sandy swimming beach, accessible ramp to the water, and bathhouse with changing facilities. The 7-acre upper lake near the group camp provides fishing-only access with stocked trout during spring and fall seasons. Hiking options range from easy lakeside walks on the Cliff Trail to challenging day hikes up the Blue Loop Trail to Bald Mountain. RVs, pop-ups, and camper vans are not permitted in the group camping area. Food must be secured in a locked vehicle due to bear activity. Cell coverage is unreliable throughout the area.
Directions
From I-64, take Exit 96 just east of Stuarts Draft. Go south on State Route 624, which becomes State Route 664 at Lyndhurst. Continue south on State Route 664 approximately 8 miles to the entrance for Sherando Lake Recreation Area on the right. The gatehouse is approximately 0.5 miles ahead. Continue through the recreation area to the group camping area at the end of the road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
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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