State Park · Virginia

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Location: Bedford County, Virginia
Nearest town: 3.7 miles east of North Shore
Type: State Park

About Smith Mountain Lake State Park

1,148 acres of shoreline along Smith Mountain Lake make up this recreational park, with facilities for camping, picnicking, and hiking alongside water-based activities. A Visitor Center and Discovery Center run interpretive ecological programs, and the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake Park periodically organize concerts on the grounds.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in Bedford County, Virginia, 3.7 miles east of North Shore. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.