Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Swim at a summer beach, rent a tritoon or kayak, and hike short trails on the shore of Virginia's second-largest freshwater lake.

1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA 24104 · Huddleston, VA

About Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park covers 1,248 acres near Huddleston on Smith Mountain Lake, the second-largest freshwater lake in Virginia. The lake formed behind a Roanoke River dam finished in 1966, and the park opened to the public in 1983. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the beach, snack bar and boat rentals are open, with tritoons, ski boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards. Thirteen hiking trails run from half a mile to three miles, and parking costs $7 per vehicle.

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