Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

Overview

Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking in the shade, fishing in the lakes, or swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-291-2188

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping, 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

• Blue Loop Water Tank TrailHike · 0.8 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Lakeside TrailHike · 1.2 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Cliff TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Dam TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 0.4 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• White Rock Gap TrailHike · 2.5 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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• Torry Ridge TrailHike · 7.0 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by George Washington National Forest.

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Scenic sights

• Kelley MountainPeak · 3,284 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Torry MountainPeak · 2,766 ft · 2.3 mi from camp

  A peak along Torry Ridge Trail.

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• 3 Ridges Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• The Priest OverlookViewpoint · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• White Rock FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi from camp

  A waterfall along White Rocks Falls Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Wintergreen Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

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