Smith Mountain Lake Regions Virginia United States

Smith Mountain Lake Regions Virginia United States

Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake is a developing tourist destination that combines temperate weather, scenic mountains and forests, rural hospitality, clean water, and abundant recreational opportunities. Known as 'Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains', SML is 40 miles long with 500 miles of shoreline spanning hundreds of coves and three Virginia counties. The lake welcomes all types of boating; there are no horsepower limits. Fishing is superb, particularly for striped bass, which can exceed 50 pounds. Other popular water sports include water skiing, swimming, and sailing.

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- Features information on boating, fishing, hiking, camping, restaurants, museums, and accomodations.
- Smith Mountain Lake visitor's guide with information on recreation, accommodations, boating, fishing, camping, restaurants, and local communities.
- Average values of rainfall, temperature, and other climate conditions for the region.
- Smith Mountain Lake Branch of the Bedford County Public Library System.
- BYRA is an association for sailboat racers at Smith Mountain Lake. Check the newsletter, race schedule, rules, sailing instructions, racing fundamentals, handicaps, scores.
- Marina, general store and restaurant, offering marine gas, bait, groceries, and short orders for take-out. Located South of Smith Mountain Lake Markers R-8 & R-6 (Roanoke River Channel).
- Guide to nearby attractions, lakefront vacation rentals, restaurants, boating, waterfront marinas, and local businesses.
- Read features for a condominium for rent.
- Marine firefighting information, including apparatus and crew.
- US Army Corps of Engineers: Virginia lake/reservoir water levels, incl. Smith Mountain Lake. "Full pond" is 795 feet.
- Insightful article on the development of the lake, starting in 1920 -- Woods & Waters Magazine.
- Lists calendar, events, and organizations.
- Advocacy organization works to make the lake an even better place to live, work, and play.
- Virginia State Parks guide to water related activities, hiking trails, housekeeping cabins, primitive camping, picnicking, visitor center and interpretive programs.
- A guide to the lake, including tourist info, maps, and current events.
- Guide to real estate, camping, vacation rentals and golf.
- Non-commercial website and photo galleries by Smith Mountain Lake residents.
- Full text of the best-selling Sherpa Guide to the Virginia Mountains. Includes Smith Mountain Lake.
- Offers a unique and personal Smith Mountain Lake sailing experience in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

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