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Picnicking at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

(540) 297-6066

1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104

Latitude: 37.079625

Longitude: -79.610993

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The parks picnic area is not far from the swimming area. It consists of several picnic tables and outdoor grills in a wooded area on both side of the main park road. There is also a picnic shelter here that can be reserved. This primitive shelter holds about 50 people and is in sight of the lake. Restrooms with vending and a playground are not far from the picnic area. Another reservable picnic facility is located near the beach front snack bar. It is a shaded area that seats about 80 that is attached to the rest of the facility and overlooks the beach.

Picnicking Amenities At Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Picnic Area

The parks picnic area is not far from the swimming area. It consists of several picnic tables and outdoor grills in a wooded area on both sides of the main park road. There is also a picnic shelter here that can be reserved. This primitive shelter holds about 50 people and is in sight of the lake. Restrooms with vending and a playground are not far from the picnic area. Another reservable picnic facility is located near the beach front snack bar. It is a shaded area that seats about 80 that is attached to the rest of the facility and overlooks the beach.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.7516 -79° 36.5650

Picnic Shelter

Picnic areas include drinking water, grills and restroom facilities. A small picnic shelter, able to accommodate up to 50 people, is also available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK. The picnic area is open year-round. A large playground is in the picnic area. There's a smaller playground at the visitor center. Parking and swimming fees are not included in shelter rental. It can be rented from 8 A.M. to dusk (all day). The park also rents an amphitheater through its office. Shelters may be rented year-round.

Season/Hours: All Year/Full Day
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.7766 -79° 36.4383

Swimming Area

The parks 500-foot beach opened in the summer of 1989 and is Smith Mountain Lakes only public swimming beach. The beach can accomodate 1,000 people and is guarded during operating hours. This area also contains a snack bar, showers and restrooms, and several tables plus a reservable shaded picnic area overlooking the lake. Vending machines are located here as is a place to purchase wristbands for the beach. In the summer, swimming is free for overnight guests in campsites and cabins, however it cannot be guaranteed should circumstances beyond the park's control require that swimming be closed. We do not give refunds for swimming to overnight guests under any circumstances.

Season/Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day/Call Park (540) 297-6066
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.6366 -79° 36.5550

Swimming Area Snack Bar

The swimming complex offers concessions with food service, various notions and a bathhouse. The park operates the beach and food area Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Monday through Friday from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. and from 10 A.M.. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Times may change because of poor weather.

Season/Hours: All Year/See Summary
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.6366 -79° 36.5550

Other Activities At Smith Mountain Lake State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Swimming, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking

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