Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter

Overview

Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also known as the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is often referred to as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a very popular destination where families enjoy picnicking in the shade and relaxing on the…

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-291-2188

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.8 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.9 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Torry Ridge TrailHike · 7.0 mi long · 0.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Blue Loop Parking TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Cliff TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 1.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Lakeside TrailHike · 1.2 mi long · 1.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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Scenic sights

• Torry MountainPeak · 2,766 ft · 0.9 mi from camp

  A peak along Torry Ridge Trail.

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• Devils KnobPeak · 3,845 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Ravens Roost OverlookViewpoint · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Devil's Knob OverlookViewpoint · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Shamokin FallsWaterfall · 2.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Wintergreen Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 2.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.