Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

About

Known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Campground provides a complete outdoor experience in Virginia's George Washington National Forest. The campground occupies a scenic location between the 7-acre Upper Lake and 25-acre Lower Lake at approximately 1,800 feet elevation along Torry Ridge. The facility features 66 campsites distributed across three distinct loops. White Oak Loop (Loop A) contains 35 non-electric sites suited for tents and camping units under 20 feet. River Bend Loop (Loop B) has 13 sites and Meadow Loop (Loop C) has 18 sites, both offering electric hookups with 50-amp service for larger RVs and trailers up to 38 feet. All sites include a picnic table, serving table, lantern post, and fire ring with grill. Food storage lockers are provided and their use is mandatory. The Lower Lake swimming area features a sand beach with accessible ramp, bathhouse with changing rooms and showers, and designated swim zone. Both lakes are stocked with trout during spring and fall seasons. Hiking trails range from easy lakeside walks on the Lakeside and Cliff Trails to challenging day hikes on the White Rock Trail connecting to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Boats with gasoline motors are prohibited; only electric trolling motors, canoes, and kayaks are permitted.

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 on the right. The gatehouse is approximately 0.5 miles ahead.