Smith Lake, Blue Ridge Mountains, Augusta County, Virginia

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     You truly ought to love the Blue Ridge Mountains. Massanutten is a wonderful local ski area, and there's a forest here called Elm Spring Orchard. There are some splendid whitewater spots on Back Creek - South River Tributary, and you can go for a hike on the Sawmill Ridge Trail. You'll meet a lot of people from Staunton-Waynesboro here, and you don’t have to go far from Smith Lake to distinguish the water at Smith Dam.
Smith Lake is a good site of normal
 
   rain; the month with most of the rain is August, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Man, is there a heap of cool things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby lakes? Sure, Baker Springs Basin is in the vicinity of Smith Lake, and after a long day outdoors Days Inn Waynesboro is a brilliant location to spend a night or two. This lake is so wonderful. You're most likely hooked on lakes, Massie Pond is one of those close by, and there's whitewater on  
               South River for all you adrenaline kick people.
Whohoo, so many entertaining things in one place! Smith Lake is so good! Why not camp at KOA Campgrounds if you're here at Smith Lake, and don't leave Smith Lake without first going for a hike along the Wildcat Ridge Trail. There are great places to look at along the Turkey Pen Ridge Trail, and the skiing at Wintergreen is splendid. This lake is so wonderful. A magnificent nearby hotel is Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conf Ctr, and camping is available at Waynesboro North 340 Campground.
All the outdoors fun things in the vicinity of Smith Lake will keep you coming back repeatedly. For the period of the warmest time of the year highs here at Smith Lake get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Smith Lake. Smith Lake is a beautiful lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 
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3 miles away
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3 miles away
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Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.115
Longitude: -78.94667

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These outdoors activities are available near Smith Lake.
 Hotels Near Smith Lake:
Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conf Ctr, Waynesboro, 3 miles away
Days Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro, 3 miles away
Waynesboro Super 8 Motel, Waynesboro, 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro, 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Smith Lake:
Waynesboro North 340 Campground, Waynesboro, 4 miles away
KOA Campgrounds, Verona, 7 miles away
Shenandoah Valley Campground, Verona, 7 miles away
Kennedy Fields Campgrounds, Augusta County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Smith Lake:
Wintergreen, Virginia, 13 miles away
      1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia, 19 miles away
      1100 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Smith Lake:
Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River)
South River, Waynesboro City / Rockingham CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class I-II - 25 miles long (Waynesboro to Lynnwood)
Middle River, Augusta CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona)
 National Parks Near Smith Lake:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA, 45 miles away
 Trails Near Smith Lake:
Turkey Pen Ridge Trail, Augusta County, 9 miles away
Sawmill Ridge Trail, Augusta County, 10 miles away
Wildcat Ridge Trail, Augusta County, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Smith Lake:
Baker Springs Basin, Waynesboro (city) CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Massie Pond, Augusta CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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Back Creek - South River Tributary
We would like to get info on prices and times for the whitewater rafting. We will be in the area the weekend of July 10th, 11th and leaving the 12th....Are there kayak rentals?...

Kennedy Fields Campgrounds
This is an open field closed to camping....

Middle River
10 miles away
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Heading back to river this week August 27, 2007. Here is one of the fishing pics from the last trip on the river a couple weeks back in earlier August....
KOA campground is along a portion of the Middle River. Took kayak along to do some floating and fishing.Being not familiar with the area, had a hard time finding a spot to launch which was not private property. Went about 1 mile up river from campground and found a pullover on the road edge. Launched yak and started fishing. The water level is way down, almost too low to float. The fishing was AWESOME and caught plenty of smallmouth and even some nice sunfish. Couple of the smallmouths were very nice. Floated river two times over the weekend and had a good time. Several rock gardens that require walking and dragging kayak. All in all a good trip despite going solo and not knowing the area....

Sherando Lake Campground
11 miles away
Well me and my family have been going to Sharando Lake ever since I was born and we havn't gone anywhere else I love sherando and I can't wait to go back for another memorable camping weekend!...As close to perfect a camping experience as you can get: 1) Private, secluded, spacious campsites 2)access to flush toilets and showers, 3) a breathtakingly beautiful lake/swim area 4)hiking trails. WORD OF CAUTION: in-season, all sites are snapped up by Thurday noon for the weekend. Come on Sunday for best selection or before Thursday if you want a shot at a campsite. They don't take reservations (as of 8/2006) Wish they would so everyone could have a shot at a weekend camping trip there, not just the locals who can zip in and set a few camping chairs on the sites on Thursday to claim it for the weekend. ...

Wintergreen
13 miles away
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Lookout deck overlooking the plunge vert...
Located on 11,000 acres of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain splendor, Wintergreen Resort has been the winter sports capital of the Mid-Atlantic for more than three decades. Snow-covered amenities include extensive beginner-to-expert terrain and Virginia's largest tubing park. Enjoy more time on 26 slopes and trails while avoiding the lines thanks to six chairlifts including two lightning fast, ''six pack'' lifts. For beginners, Wintergreen offers a Guaranteed Learn to Ski or Ride program. And it's so easy to reach… convenient to Washington D.C., Richmond, Hampton Roads and Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill via well maintained roadways. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight escape, look no further than Wintergreen Resort. With nearly 300 comfortable condominiums and homes, you'll be convenient to skiing, snowboarding and tubing, year round golf, tennis, a spa, miles of hiking trails and a wide variety of dining options. Value-packed packages are available at 800-266-2444. For more information, visit www.wintergreenresort.com....

Misty Mountain Camp Resort
14 miles away
been going therre for 5 yrs!
Great place to go!
horseshoe tournaments,
fishing,
ice cold pool,
kids are safe,
everyone knows your name,
hayrides,
wine tastings,
terrific owners and staff,
lay back attitude,
karaoke,
live bands,
bon fires,
campers, tents, and cabins,
haunted hayrides in oct. -very well done,
improvements onstantly,
lots more!
well worth your time!

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Massanutten
18 miles away
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Here in Virginia Massanutten is my top choice for skiing any day. Nice little beginner area on one side and a pretty big advanced area on the other side. It's a very well run resort....

Shenandoah National Park
45 miles away
I was there just this last weekend and the fee for two people in a car is now $15...

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