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     Switzer Lake is always a pleasure to visit. Summertime highs at Switzer Lake generally tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Switzer Lake tend to be in the 10's. Massanutten has good slopes and a friendly staff, and if you get bored of Switzer Lake you could also take a look at nearby Skidmore Fork Lake. Switzer Lake gets a common amount  
   of yearly rain; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most while January is ordinarily the driest month.
This lake is so wonderful. There are great spots to discover along the Road Run Trail; if you need a site to stay Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia is a magnificent choice. This lake is so wonderful. A nice place near Switzer Lake is Dunkle Hollow, and Switzer Lake is a place with many visitors from
 
               Harrisonburg. Go for a hike on the Slate Springs Mountain Trail, and if you don't mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Briery Branch.
Man, is there loads of amusing stuff to do right next door to Switzer Lake. Stay the night at Stokesville Park Recreational. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this location. A lake nearby is Lower North River Site 82 Lake; a tremendous spot for whitewater paddling is Dry River. Going for a hike on the Rader Mountain Trail is always a fine adventure; Bandywine Lake Campground is a tremendous campground nearby.
Switzer Dam has tremendous water scenery and it's near Switzer Lake, and why not check out close by Payne Run if you're here at Switzer Lake. You can distinguish Middle Mountain from Switzer Lake, and dry warm beds await you at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA.

 
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg
18 miles away
Our completely non smoking property features indoor heated pool with spa. All of our rooms include refrigerators and microwaves. We are only a few miles away from James Madison University....

Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg
18 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harrisonburg, is sure to meet your every expectation. Just off I-81 (exit 243) on Route 11, this hotel provides ideal access to many significant venues of the Shenandoah ...

Current weather conditions at Switzer Lake, Rockingham County, Virginia
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.57139
Longitude: -79.13722

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These outdoors activities are available near Switzer Lake.
 Hotels Near Switzer Lake:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg, 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg, 18 miles away
Harrisonburg Super 8 Motel, Harrisonburg, 18 miles away
Ramada Inn, Harrisonburg, 18 miles away
Valley Suites and Extended Stay, Harrisonburg, 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Switzer Lake:
Bandywine Lake Campground, Pendleton County, 5 miles away
Stokesville Park Recreational, Mount Solon, 12 miles away
North River Campground, Augusta County, 13 miles away
Cave Country Camping Area, Franklin, 15 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Switzer Lake:
Massanutten, Virginia, 20 miles away
      1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia, 27 miles away
      500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Switzer Lake:
Dry River, Rockingham CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613)
Briery Branch, Rockingham CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Briery Branch Dam to North River)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
 National Parks Near Switzer Lake:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA, 48 miles away
 Trails Near Switzer Lake:
Rader Mountain Trail, Rockingham County, 3 miles away
Road Run Trail, Pendleton County, 3 miles away
Slate Springs Mountain Trail, Rockingham County, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Switzer Lake:
Skidmore Fork Lake, Rockingham CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Lower North River Site 82 Lake, Rockingham CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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