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    It's always fun to stop by Old Elkton Lake. Old Elkton Lake is right by the Piney Ridge Trail, and obviously, this is a perfect area for people who like lakes, Poplar Forest Lake is a lake around here. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Old Elkton Lake; Terrapin Mountain Trail is a great local trail, and camping is available at Wildwood Campground. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Cashaw Creek Trail; lots of folks from Lynchburg come here.
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   a rainfall point of view Old Elkton Lake is a pretty common spot; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; January is when it's the driest. Be careful coming to Old Elkton Lake, you might not ever want to return back home again. If you came for an overnight stay Yogi Bear's Jellystone At Natural Bridge is a great spot to camp. Lakes are wonderful; Wildwood Lake is a lake that's next to Old Elkton Lake.
This lake is so wonderful. Paddling on
 
               Pedlar River is so much fun, and a glorious nearby hotel is SpringHill Suites Lynchburg. For the duration of the summer at Old Elkton Lake highs are frequently in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Old Elkton Lake. An afternoon playing golf at Ivy Hill Golf Club is always a pleasure, and you can take a little tour to Old Elkton Lake Dam while you're here at Old Elkton Lake.
This lake is so wonderful. Best Western Of Lynchburg is a nice place to get some rest, and whitewater paddling is magnificent on James River.

 
SpringHill Suites Lynchburg, Lynchburg
9 miles away
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Best Western Of Lynchburg, Lynchburg
10 miles away
This award winning Lynchburg, Virginia hotel offers convenient access to local attractions such as Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest and Liberty University. Enjoy a convenient central Virginia locati...

Current weather conditions at Old Elkton Lake, Bedford County, Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCHANAN 6 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.36167
Longitude: -79.32

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These outdoors activities are available near Old Elkton Lake.
 Hotels Near Old Elkton Lake:
SpringHill Suites Lynchburg, Lynchburg, 9 miles away
Best Western Of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lynchburg, Va, Lynchburg, 10 miles away
Kirkley Hotel and Conference Center, Lynchburg, 10 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Lynchburg, Lynchburg, 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Old Elkton Lake:
Wildwood Campground, Monroe, 10 miles away
Yogi Bear's Jellystone At Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Station, 18 miles away
Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, 19 miles away
Shady Mountain Campground, Amherst County, 19 miles away
 Whitewater Near Old Elkton Lake:
James River, Amherst/ Bedford CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-II - 29 miles long (Snowdon to Six Mile)
Pedlar River, Amherst CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-III - 3 miles long (Highway 130 to James River)
Pedlar River, Amherst CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class I(II) - 6 miles long (Route 640 to Highway 130)
 National Parks Near Old Elkton Lake:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA, 31 miles away
 Trails Near Old Elkton Lake:
Terrapin Mountain Trail, Bedford County, 13 miles away
Cashaw Creek Trail, Amherst County, 13 miles away
Piney Ridge Trail, Bedford County, 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Old Elkton Lake:
Ivy Hill Golf Club, Forest, 2 miles away
Colonial Hills Golf Club Cafe, Forest, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Old Elkton Lake:
Poplar Forest Lake, Bedford CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Wildwood Lake, Campbell CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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Wildwood Campground
10 miles away
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. ...

Balcony Falls Trail
17 miles away
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. ...

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