Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Closed — Closed for the season. The recreation area typically operates from April through late October, depending on weather conditions.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected through this morning. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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
The Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also known as the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter, is situated within the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, often called the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The shelter sits a short walking distance from the 25-acre lower lake, which features a sandy beach, bathhouse with changing facilities and showers, and a designated swimming area. The spring and stream-fed lake stays refreshingly cool throughout summer. The recreation area offers extensive opportunities for fishing in stocked trout waters during spring and fall seasons, with both the lower 25-acre lake and upper 7-acre lake available. Only electric motors, canoes, kayaks, and similar boats are permitted on the lower lake. Multiple hiking trails provide options ranging from easy lakeside walks on the Lakeside and Cliff Trails to more challenging day hikes and backpacking trips via the Blue Loop Trail to Torry Ridge Trail and Bald Mountain. The Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic overlooks is just 3 miles up State Route 664. The group picnic shelter location provides convenient access to all recreation area amenities while offering a secluded setting for family reunions, scout groups, church gatherings, and other organized group events in a beautiful mountain forest environment.
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 to the Sherando Lake Recreation Area on the right. The gatehouse is approximately 0.5 miles ahead. The service road entrance to the group picnic shelter is to the left in the sharp curve before reaching the beach parking area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
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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