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Many people like to go to Bedford Lake. This lake is so wonderful. The top of Flint Stone Mountain is easily made out from Bedford Lake. Why not pop by Bedford Lake Dam while you're here; if you came for an overnight stay Colon Hollow Shelter Campground is a glorious place to camp. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Terrapin Mountain Trail is always a perfect adventure, and camping is available at Yogi Bear's Jellystone At Natural Bridge. There
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| | are great sites to look at along the Hunting Creek Trail, and you're sure to encounter some wonderful folks from Lynchburg here. After a long day outdoors Super 8 Motel - Bedford/Roanoke Area is a wonderful place to spend a night or two, and James River has a good whitewater paddling spot nearby. Bedford Lake mostly gets a great deal of rain; July is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest. Don't leave Bedford Lake without | |
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first going for a hike along the Sulphur Ridge Trail, and naturally Gunstock Creek flows through this region. Man, is there loads of fun stuff to do near Bedford Lake. Paddling on North Creek is so much fun, and Peaks of Otter Wilderness
Lodge is a brilliant spot to get some rest. Summertime highs at Bedford Lake regularly tend to be in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Bedford Lake dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.46556 Longitude: -79.47
Virginia Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Virginia
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Outdoors Recreation Near Lynchburg, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lynchburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Bedford Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon) |
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North Creek, Botetourt CountyCounty, 10 miles away Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Campground to Jennings Creek) |
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Jennings Creek, Botetourt CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 614 to James River) |
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