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    The beauty of Cushaw Reservoir is reason enough to stop by. This lake is located in the wonderful Blue Ridge Mountains. If you need a place to stay Red Carpet Inn Lexington is a glorious choice, and lakes are such peaceful sites, why not stop by Sheppe Pond. Cushaw Reservoir is a rather wet place mostly with a lot of precipitation; during July this area sees the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
You just can't imagine the amount of
 
   outdoors entertaining stuff the area near Cushaw Reservoir has to offer. This lake is so wonderful. A magnificent place to pop by close to Cushaw Reservoir is Cedar Bridge Hollow; since you're here you can take a hike along the Cashaw Creek Trail. Now, you may think that's a lot but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you came for an overnight stay Wildwood Campground is a perfect spot to camp, and drift down the rapids  
               of Pedlar River in a kayak.
Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is peerless! At Cushaw Dam in close proximity to Cushaw Reservoir there are some attention-grabbing things to see, and Yogi Bear's Jellystone At Natural Bridge is a great local campground. A good nearby hotel is Natural Bridge Hotel, and if you're popping by from Lynchburg, you won't be the only one. Hamilton Knob is a peak you can see from Cushaw Reservoir; on a fine day you can take a hike along the Piney Ridge Trail.
During the summertime at Cushaw Reservoir highs are commonly in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs throughout the winter are ordinarily in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cushaw Reservoir. Cushaw Reservoir in fact is in the middle of a charming outdoors paradise. A beautiful lake like Otter Lake next to Cushaw Reservoir is a wonderful location to pop by, and the Rocky Row Trail is a brilliant hiking trail nearby. This lake is so wonderful. Visit Billys Branch while you're here at Cushaw Reservoir, and get soaked paddling on James River.

 
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11 miles away
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Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge
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Current weather conditions at Cushaw Reservoir, Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst County, Virginia
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON 10 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.59167
Longitude: -79.38333

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These outdoors activities are available near Cushaw Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Cushaw Reservoir:
Red Carpet Inn Lexington, Lexington, 11 miles away
Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge, 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, Lexington, 12 miles away
Best Western Lexington Inn, Lexington, 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON, Lexington, 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cushaw Reservoir:
Wildwood Campground, Monroe, 8 miles away
Yogi Bear's Jellystone At Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Station, 8 miles away
Shady Mountain Campground, Amherst County, 9 miles away
Smith Tract Campground, Rockbridge County, 11 miles away
 Whitewater Near Cushaw Reservoir:
James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon)
Pedlar River, Amherst CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II-III - 14 miles long (Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640)
Hay's Creek, Rockbridge CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)
 National Parks Near Cushaw Reservoir:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA, 34 miles away
 Trails Near Cushaw Reservoir:
Cashaw Creek Trail, Amherst County, 1 miles away
Piney Ridge Trail, Bedford County, 2 miles away
Rocky Row Trail, Rockbridge County, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Cushaw Reservoir:
Sheppe Pond, Amherst CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Otter Lake, Amherst CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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James River
Not great size untill Balcony falls, Run the falls from just river right of center to river left to avoid a sometimes hidden rock. Great place to surf. River left is a large boulder. if you padle up the eddy of this rock and then murge into the falls you can catch a great wave. Very short rapid so it is perfect for begginners looking to advance thie abilities. Very hard on a canoe....

Balcony Falls Trail
There is NO WATERFALL at the end, or the middle or the beginning of Balcony FALLS Trail. If you are not interested in waterfalls, then the trail is beautiful, and the climb is invigorating. It makes a good day trip from the city. ...

Wildwood Campground
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...TENT:Water/Elec. or Primitive, - 52 RV hookups...Located approx. 5 miles from the James River footbridge (South of the Johns Hollow Shelter, North of the Matts Creek Shelter)exiting the AT onto Route 130. Trail Angel on site (Ken wallace) April through October. Shuttles to and from the trail available. Mail drops accepted. Pets welcomed.

Services available: Large, level Tent & RV Sites. Primitive camping to full hook-ups,Cabins and RV rental units. Laundry facility, hot showers with clean towels and toiletries. Camp store and snack bar. Swimming pool and fishing pond & Game room. Entertainment in the Pavilion Friday & Saturday nights. ...

Jefferson National Forest
11 miles away
Please visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/
for more info on the US Forest Serviceat George Washington and Jefferson National Forests...

Natural Bridge Koa
12 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...
- 70 RV hookups, PETS:Restrictions...
The store...
Fun ride...
Swimming pool...
RV sites...
...est, we have anything your adventurous heart desires.

The magnitude and beauty of the Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark and One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, compels many visitors to come to the area. Surveyed by a young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the Bridge provides a unique, historic, picturesque and natural experience.

Lexington, just 8 miles north of the campground, has recently netted a big share of tourist interest as one of the best small towns in America. With its rich historical background and an entire downtown that is listed on the State and National register of Historic Places, Lexington has much to offer visitors year-round.

Back at the KOA , you can relax in a quiet, wooded, rural setting, nestled in the foothills of the valley. We have a swimming pool, game room and a well-stocked convenience store & gift shop. If you don't feel like cooking, how about a delicious dinner catered right to your camp sight! With hayrides every weekend, and planned activities every holiday, visitors of all ages are sur...

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