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CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

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58% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Sep·40 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 58% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 041-042

Best here

Ranked #1 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 12 · Electric

Site 040

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 039

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 035

Standout

Ranked #4 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 016

Standout

Ranked #5 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 018

Decent

Ranked #6 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 036

Decent

Ranked #7 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 027

Decent

Ranked #8 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 031

Wait for better

Ranked #9 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 037

Wait for better

Ranked #10 of 40

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Cave Mountain Lake covers seven acres and was built in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35-foot dam. A grassy field extends from the lake's sandy beach to forested hills that paint a scenic backdrop.

Recreation
The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area which includes a sand beach. Fishing for youth only (ages 15 and under) is open from April 1st through June 15th, then fishing is open to anglers of all ages with a valid Virginia fishing license, trout stamp and National Forest stamp for the remainder of the season. There are several piers around the lake for better fishing access. A number of opportunities for photography, birding, and wildlife viewing are available along the trails and water's edge. Hiking trails surround the area, offering everything from a short walk around the lake to an all-day hike along the nearby ridges. The Panther Knob Trail starts beside the group picnic shelter and skirts the edge of the lake to the dam. The Wildcat Trail starts above campsites #41-42, climbs the mountain, then loops back to the campground above the volunteer host site in the upper camping loop. Visitors may also enjoy a day hike or backpacking trip on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness, or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness.

Nearby
Lexington, Virginia, just 20 minutes away, is home to several historic sites including the Stonewall Jackson House, George C. Marshall Museum and the Virginia Military Institute Museum. It's a charming town with horse drawn carriage rides through the streets. Ice and other sundries can be found at small stores along State Route 759 as you drive to Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Natural Bridge State Park is a short 8 mile drive away and offers visitors views of the 215 foot tall Natural Bridge and limestone gorge, 6 miles of hiking trails, a Monacan Indian Village, and the 30 foot cascade of Lace Falls.