About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Number of accommodations: 40
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (223)
Review Summary
Rebecca M
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
I stayed here because it is so near Natural bridge. I was glad to find a nearby convenience store and local firewood.
David M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: B
Great stay
Starr M
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
Loved this gem that we found! Very quiet and free hot showers were an added bonus. Not a lot of folks and the location is perfect. Wish we had brought out swimsuits for the small lake and had a robust hike on Wildcat trail. First time camping since I was a kid and so glad I spent it here with my son on his first camping trip. Avoid the crowds and stay here - or don’t stay so there are less crowds for me.
Kathryn H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Always clean and quiet. The hosts are always extremely kind an informative! My go to camp site.
Heatherly A
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Clean and beautiful camp site with bathrooms nearby. Good hiking trails and fun lake for fishing and swimming. Remote enough it feels like a get away, close enough to a small town in case anything is forgotten. Will be back
Kristine E
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Great place to camp! Most sites have ample room for 2-3 tents and 1-2 cars. Sites by the creek were idyllic and helped block out the noise from the big family reunion party happening around us. Sites and bathhouse were kept clean. Lake was close by and made for a fun place to swim or picnic and play in the sand.
Only 3 of the 4 showers were open/available so there was a line in the evenings.
There were no sinks for washing dishes and there were signs not to wash dishes at the water hydrants/pumps. It was a bit confusing and we ended up scraping food in dishes well washing at the pumps.
Close to Natural Bridge and Museum. Pay to get in but it was worth it. It’s a majestic natural site with a cave and waterfall feature, and a fun easy walk for little kids.
No camp store to buy ice and wood. But lots of little stores about 5-10 minutes drive to get ice and homes that sold fire wood.
Ahmad A
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Amazing Campground, close to the natural bridge
ana r
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
The place is nice but could improve. The lake is not the best that I have experienced but is ok. The camp host wasn’t very friendly or welcoming like in other places. Hard to navigate around without someone to explain things (but nobody did).
Sanjana V
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Was very well maintained and had great washrooms
Richard S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Awesome area. I'm sad to see the FCFS campsites are gone. This used to be a hidden gem, now its book solid during the season. The Showers were a little buggy (individual shower rooms). People tend to leave the doors open. But good water and clean.
Location Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Address:
811 Cave Mountain Lake Road (Physical Address)
Natural Bridge Station, VA, 24579
United States
From I- 81 North, take Exit 175 just south of Natural Bridge. Go north on U.S. Highway 11. Turn right at the Natural Bridge parking lot onto Route 130 East. Continue for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for about 3 miles, then turn right again onto State Route 781. Turn left into the recreation area, then bear left at the Y intersection and continue into the campground.
From I-81 South, take exit 180 (left exit) and continue south to Natural Bridge. Turn left onto Route 130 East and continue following the above directions.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5758 / -79.5342
Elevation: 370 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campsites are by Reservation ONLY. Reservations must be made online at Rec.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 |
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Bears and other wildlife frequent the area; keep all food stored in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle. Violators are subject to a fine. |
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No electric, water or sewer hookups available. |
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Main gate closes at 10:00 PM, re-opens at 6:00 AM. |
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Maximum of two dogs allowed per site. Dogs must be leashed at all times on a leash no longer than 6 feet. |
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No alcohol allowed in beach, picnic, swimming or parking areas. |
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Day-use visitors and visitors of camping guests must pay the appropriate day-use fee. |
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Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Cell phone coverage is not reliable. |
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Generators are not permitted to run between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM and are subject to noise restrictions during all other hours. |
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Only kayaks and paddleboards are permitted on the lake and only outside of the designated swimming area. No motorized craft (gas or electric) of any kind are permitted. |
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Check in time for campsites is 1:00 PM and check out time is 11:00 AM. |
