Sherando Lake Recreation Area
Sherando Lake Recreation Area is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families enjoy picnicking in this shaded and woody area, while relaxing on the sandy beach of a 25-acre spring-fed lake. Access to multiple trailheads and rustic architecture provide numerous points of interest for families to enjoy.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Sherando Lake Rec Area Campground – closed 10/31/24 Sherando Lake Day Use will remain open until the end of November, weather permitting, however no facilities are open. (water is turned off) |
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Reservations: | Sherando Lake Recreation Area Reservation Information. Campers with a reservation will be provided with a code to open the new electronic gate. |
Fees: | $8 per vehicle up to 8 passenger capacity for day use. $2 per person for vans and buses carrying more than 8 passengers and walk-ins for day use. $25 per single site per night, plus $7 electric fee (some sites). $40 for the double site per night, plus $7 electric fee (maximum 12 people). Group campsite: $50 per night per group site 1 - 15 people, (maximum 75 people). Group picnic shelter: $25 (maximum 50 people) (day use fee applies). |
Open Season: | early-April - late-October |
Busiest Season: | Weekends Memorial Day - Labor Day |
Restrictions: | Alcoholic beverages prohibited in day use area. No combustible engines allowed on the lake. Hand carry boats only. Forest Order 15-08-17 applies. |
Closest Towns: | Stuarts Draft, VA |
Water: | Turned off 10/31/2024 |
Restroom: | Flush toilets with warm water showers. Vault toilets. |
Passes: | The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass provides a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and the day use fee. No other America the Beautiful Interagency passes are valid at Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass is accepted here and covers day use fees. |
Operated By: | Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts: 540-291-2188 |
General Information
Directions:From I-64: Take exit 96 just east of Stuarts Draft. Turn south onto State Route (SR) 624 and continue. At Lyndhurst the road changes to SR 664 (Mount Torrey Road), but there is no distinct turn. Continue south on SR 664 approximately 8 miles to the entrance to Sherando Lake Recreation Area on the right.
From I-81: Take exit 217 for Mint Springs/Stuarts Draft and continue wast on State Route (SR) 654 to the first stoplight. Turn left onto US 340 and continue into Stuarts Draft. Take a right at the third stoplight and continue onto SR 608. Continue through the next stoplight and bare left onto SR 610 (Howardsville Turnpile). Continue on SR 610 to the next stop sign and turn right onto SR 664 (Mount Torry Road). After 5 miles, the entrance to Sherando Lake Recreation area is on the right.
Activities
Sand Play
Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:No. of Sites | 65 |
Reservation Info | Campground Reservation Information |
Fire Information | Campfires are allowed in designated campfire rings at each campsite. Dead and down wood can be gathered on site. |
No. of Accessible sites | 33 |
Sleeping Shelter | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:No. of Sites | 29 |
Reservation Info | Yes |
Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
Hookup - Water | None |
Hookup - Sewer | None |
Dump Stations | Yes |
Fire Information | Campfires are permitted in designated campfire rings in each campsite |
Hookups - Electric | 29 |
No. of Accessible sites | 29 |
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:No. of Sites | 5 group sites for up to 15 people per site |
Reservation Info | Group Campground Reservation Information. |
Group Shelter | None |
Group Cooking Facilities | None |
Fire Information | Campfires are permitted in designated campfire rings in each campsite. |
Hookups - Electric | None |
No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
Sleeping Shelter | None |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Visitor Programs
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Programs: Weekend evening campfire programs at the amphitheater, typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:No. of Sites | 25 at lakeside picnic area and 40 at Williams Branch picnic area |
Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Fire Information | No campfire rings available. Charcoal fires only in pedestal grills available at picnic sites. |
No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:No. of Sites | 1 |
Reservation Info | Picnic Shelter Reservation Information |
Group Shelter | Group Shelter contains 4 picnic tables under the shelter. |
Group Cooking Facilities | Double pedestal grill adjacent to shelter for charcoal fires to cook. |
Hookups - Electric | None |
No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Areas Reopened on the Clinch and Mount Rogers
- Todd Lake Day Use Area Closed
- State of Emergency in Virginia
- Hone Quarry Campground Reopens
- Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project
- Beartree Lake restoration project facility changes
- Temporary Delays - Mount Rogers NRA Roads