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    It's always fun to stop by Lake Bacova. This lake is so wonderful. Not far from Lake Bacova, you'll hit upon Bath County Pumped Storage Lake which is a gorgeous lake, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Winding Trail. Near Lake Bacova you stumble on a golf course called Lower Cascades Golf Club, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Mountain View is a great spot to spend a night or two. Lakes? Sure, Douthat Lake is in the vicinity; you can  
   stay the night at Blowing Springs Campground.
Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, and why not take a little spree to Cowardin Run since you're here. There's whitewater on Jackson River for all you adrenaline junkies; you can have a tremendous hiking adventure along the Ellis Trail. A short tour to Grose Spring is always worthwhile. There's so much to do here at Lake Bacova that you need
 
               to camp here for a while, Hidden Valley Campground is a tremendous spot for that.
This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the McDonald Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and do go to Lake Bacova Dam if you're here. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this spot. Nearby Coles Hollow is a great place to go if you're at Lake Bacova; the skiing at Snowshoe is great. Now, you may think that's a lot but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Lake Bacova. Dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia; a day on the slopes of The Homestead is just what you need.
Throughout the months of summer highs here at Lake Bacova reach the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the winter the highs are typically in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Lake Bacova. Lake Bacova gets lots of water; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February.

 
Best Western Mountain View, Covington
17 miles away
This modern Covington, Virginia hotel offers a variety of top amenities and convenient access to many local attractions. Come experience friendly efficient customer service, comfortable accommodatio...

Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington
17 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Covington is a great hotel surrounded by the beautiful Virginia mountains. Built in 1999, this is a 4 story interior corridor hotel offers 63 guest rooms. Our hotel features a...

Current weather conditions at Lake Bacova, Bath County, Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKEYE 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.05167
Longitude: -79.845

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These outdoors activities are available near Lake Bacova.
 Hotels Near Lake Bacova:
Best Western Mountain View, Covington, 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington, 17 miles away
Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington, 30 miles away
Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge, 31 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, Lexington, 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Bacova:
Blowing Springs Campground, Bath County, 3 miles away
Hidden Valley Campground, Bath County, 3 miles away
Virginia Power, Warm Springs, 4 miles away
McClintic Point Primitive Campground, Bath County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Lake Bacova:
The Homestead, Virginia, 6 miles away
      700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia, 22 miles away
      1500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Lake Bacova:
Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River)
Jackson River, Bath/ Alleghany CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I-III - 28.5 miles long (Vinegar Run to Route 603)
Jackson River, Alleghany CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-II - 42.5 miles long (Gathright Dam to James River)
 National Parks Near Lake Bacova:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Lake Bacova:
Ellis Trail, Bath County, 0 miles away
McDonald Trail, Bath County, 1 miles away
Winding Trail, Bath County, 1 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lake Bacova:
Lower Cascades Golf Club, Hot Springs, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Bacova:
Bath County Pumped Storage Lake, Bath CountyCounty, 8 miles away
Douthat Lake, Bath CountyCounty, 9 miles away

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Ellis Trail
I'm looking for a good trail to do in the winter with some hot or warm springs to enjoy along the way...oh yeah...in Virginia... any ideas?...

McClintic Point Primitive Campground
Great spot to settle into for a while. My little family camps there every year in june. Alot to do near the camp site. The best site is right on the lake, walk 15 feet to fish your heart out. Lots to do with the children.... Beautyful CLEAN swimming area and play ground just up the main road and showers available to clean them up at the end of the day. The best part about this site you can get the ''away from it all'' and still have access to a store, pay phone, and verry limited cell phone? service... enjoy!!? Mommy of 2 little 1s...

Jackson River
10 miles away
I'm looking for a good two-night float on the Jackson, trout fishing along the way.  Should I look above or below the dam?  Thanks!  ...

Buckhorn Store And Campground
11 miles away
...th. Additionally, there are 10 water and electric RV sites for $21 per night, $126 per week, and $378 per month. Finally, there are nine tent sites (primitive that have a fire ring, picnic table, and trash container per site for $19 per night, $114 per week, and $342 per month.

The Buckhorne has hot showers at its bathhouse, and its store included The Amber Suzanne Salon, an ice cream parlor, and Bambi's Country Kitchen with seating for 10. High speed internet service is available at the campsites without charge. Campers from approximately 80% of the states and approximately six foreign countries are guests at the Buckhorne each year. Campers from 19 states and one foreign country have already stayed at the Buckhorne in 2009 as we approach the official kick-off of the camping season this Memorial Day weekend.

The Buckhorne has a Virginia designated trout stream that flows through the property, and campers can fish there at no extra cost while camping. The state stocks the creek with rainbow trout and brook trout. For photos and other information please feel free to aces...

Pike Pond
13 miles away
I must say that there is no type of camping facilities at Pike Pond! This is a POND not a lake, it is a place to fish. To get to the pond, you travel a short distance via a gravel road. I have lived in the Alleghany County area for over 25 years and have never heard of one person to camp or swim at this pond.Karnes Creek is for the most part a dry creek bed that does not support any type of fishing or swimmming. If you dare to do whitewater paddling on the Jackson River, please be advised that a large paper mill is located on this river. The water above this mill is wonderful, but BEWARE! Many people who own land along the river that is not considered polluted think that they own the river itself!!! These people do know that they do not own the water but feel that they own the land that the water passes over...if you decide to navigate this water way make sure you stay in your boat and not touch the river bed. The Buckhorne Family Campground is a wonderful place to stay. This campground is a great place to do family camping....

Snowshoe
22 miles away
Snowshoe has the biggest elevation drop of any skiresort in the region which in my oppinion makes it a realtively great ski resort. You can get more skiing done before you have to get on the lift again. Which I think is very important in a ski resort....

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