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If you like lakes and you're in this part of Virginia you can check out Swain Lake. And if that's not enough, there's a heap more to do in close proximity to Swain Lake. Nearby lakes? Sure, Malvern Lake is near Swain Lake, and if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the Pine Hill Gap Trail. You're possibly interested in lakes, Hablutzel Lake is one of those close by, and Hughes River and Hazel River has a fine whitewater paddling spot close
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| | by. Camping at Cedar Mountain Campground is always a pleasant experience; going for a hike along the Ridge Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area.
If you're interested in hydro structures, you can stop by Swain Dam, and if you need a spot to stay Holiday Inn Express Orange, Va is a fine choice. This lake is so wonderful. A fine spot to camp here at Swain Lake is Shenandoah Hills Campground, and a tremendous nearby hotel is Best Western Culpeper | |
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Inn. If you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Robinson River, and while you're here you can take a hike along the Sams Ridge Trail.
This lake is so wonderful. For the duration
of the summer at Swain Lake temperatures are frequently in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures
at Swain Lake fall into the 10's. The yearly rain here at Swain Lake is about average; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.44667
Longitude: -78.18333
Virginia Lakes
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Books about Swain Lake
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Outdoors Recreation Near Charlottesville, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charlottesville, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Swain Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
Virginia Outdoors Index
This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Virginia.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Swain Lake. |
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| | Whitewater Near Swain Lake:
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Robinson River, Madison CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Class II+ - 19 miles long (Syria to Locust Dale) |
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Rose River, Madison CountyCounty, 11 miles away
Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River) |
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11 miles away
11 miles away
