Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park sits on the shore of Virginia's second-largest lake, making it a hub for swimming, boating, and fishing. The campground offers both tent-only sites and electric-and-water RV sites up to 50 feet, all with access to a full-service bathhouse and a free dump station; cabins with lake views and boat docks are also available for those who'd rather not pitch a tent (not counted in the total above).

Virginia DCR statewide camping fee schedule (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees.php), per night, shown as VA Resident / Non-Resident, effective May 2025: Primitive/no-hookup sites $16-27/$19-27; Standard sites with water but no electric $27-32/$32-37; Electric & water sites $37-43/$43-49; Electric, water & sewer sites $41-43/$48-50; Group camping $75-134/$88-163. A $5 non-refundable transaction fee plus Virginia sales tax applies to every booking. Dump station use is free for overnight campers ($10/visit for day visitors); non-camper shower access is $5/person. Pets are allowed at this campground at no additional charge, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under control at all times, per Virginia State Parks' statewide camping pet policy; current rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.