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Spring Lake is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is always beautiful. All through the days of summer here at Spring Lake, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while Spring Lake night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing
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| | things in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Reservoir Hollow is a glorious place to explore; if you need a place to stay Wingate by Wyndham - Lexington is a great choice. And that's not all you can do here at Spring Lake. Whitewater paddling is pleasant on Marl Creek; going for a hike along the Piney Ridge Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. A typical amount of rain falls here at Spring Lake; during the month of May you get the most rain around | |
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here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Dry warm beds await you at Lexington Super 8 Motel; you can have a great hiking adventure along the Cashaw Creek Trail. This lake is so wonderful. You can
spot Elephant Mountain from Spring Lake; hiking along the Rocky Row Trail is pleasant fun. There's some flowing water close by, Chalk Mine Run is a stream you can stop by during your stay, and a magnificent spot to camp here at Spring
Lake is Shady Mountain Campground. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not far from Spring Lake, you'll come across Sheppe Pond which is a beautiful lake, and you should beyond doubt visit
Little Pinnacle during your stay. This lake is so wonderful. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always visit nearby Lynchburg Reservoir, and Keys Mill Dam is a location that is next to Spring Lake. You just can't envision
the amount of outdoors fun things the area right next door to Spring Lake has to offer. If you don't mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Hay's Creek, and why not camp at Oronoco Campground since you're here at Spring Lake.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.72528 Longitude: -79.35694
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Hay's Creek, Rockbridge CountyCounty, 1 miles away Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek) |
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Marl Creek, Rockbridge CountyCounty, 3 miles away Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706) |
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Maury River, Rockbridge CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River) |
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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
 | 11 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. ... |
Jefferson National Forest
 | 13 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... |
Goshen Pass Trail
 | 13 miles away Hiked Goshen Pass from swinging bridge along Maury R. Turning left and steeply up To Chambers Ridge, and returned via the Hunters Tr. much of the trail poorly maintained and eroded. Nice variety, and very easy once on Chambers Ridge. Trail signs leave something to be desired.... |
Natural Bridge Koa
 | 13 miles away 4 PHOTOS 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... ...lture and natural beauty you'll find the Natural Bridge KOA. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountain ranges and surrounded by over 58,000 acres of National Forest, 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... |
Cold Sulphur Camp Ground
 | 15 miles away My Family camps here all the time,˙ it is a beautiful campground,˙ I would highly recommend it....The correct address for Cold Sulphur Campground is ˙ Cold Sulphur Springs Campground ˙PO Box 74 ˙Goshen,˙ VA ˙˙ 24439 ˙˙ Phone number is 650-997-5401 ˙My Family camps here all the time,˙ it is a beautiful campground,˙ I would highly recommend it.... |
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