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Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and the Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.

Number of accommodations: 40

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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40 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 002, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 004, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 005, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 006, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 007, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 008, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 009, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 010, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 011, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 012, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 014, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 015, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 021, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 024, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 025, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 026, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 027, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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🚐 028, Loop: B
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🚐 029, Loop: B
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🚐 030, Loop: B
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🚐 031, Loop: B
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032, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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033, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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034, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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035, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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036, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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037, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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038, Loop: B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 039, Loop: B
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🚐 040, Loop: B
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🚐 041-042, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Reviews (257)

What Guests Are Saying

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, perfect for families and individuals looking to connect with nature. Reviewers highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, spacious campsites, and friendly staff, making it a great spot for outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and fishing. While some amenities could be improved, such as additional bathrooms and dishwashing facilities, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.

Review Summary

4.7
257 reviews
5
79.4%
204
4
15.2%
39
3
3.9%
10
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0.8%
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Kristine E

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

4

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

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

Amazing Campground, close to the natural bridge

ana r

Verified

August 7, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: B

3

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

Verified

July 23, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

Was very well maintained and had great washrooms

Richard S

Verified

July 22, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

4

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.

Julio L

Verified

July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

The campground is amazing. Site #2 was spacious and private and has a creek that runs behind the site. The restrooms and showers were clean and the camp hosts were friendly, helpful and kind. I can’t wait to visit this campground again!!

Nancy S

Verified

July 12, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

The sites were well spaced out and most had good tree cover so they were not too hot during the day. The staff was extremely nice and the bathrooms and showers were very clean. I would definitely recommend this campground to others!

Scottie K

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: B

5

One of the best camp grounds my family has been to we will always come back.

robin d

Verified

June 29, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

I went with my daughter and her family and we had a great time no electricity no water and no electronics we actually set together and had a conversation. I will be coming back to camp

Virginia F

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

Great place to camp! Lots of fun, great sites, and friendly camp site Hosts!
Beautiful area, well maintained and everyone abided with campgrounds guidelines.

Location Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

Address:
811 Cave Mountain Lake Road (Physical Address)
Natural Bridge Station, VA, 24579
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-81, with the closest exit being 175 for U.S. Highway 11, located just south of Natural Bridge. From U.S. Highway 11, Route 130 East leads into the area, followed by State Route 759 and State Route 781.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.5758 / -79.5342

Elevation: 370 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • All campsites are by Reservation ONLY. Reservations must be made online at Rec.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777
  • 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.
  • No electric, water or sewer hookups available.
  • Main gate closes at , re-opens at .
  • Maximum of two dogs allowed per site. Dogs must be leashed at all times on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
  • No alcohol allowed in beach, picnic, swimming or parking areas.
  • Day-use visitors and visitors of camping guests must pay the appropriate day-use fee.
  • Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
  • 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.
  • Cell phone coverage is not reliable.
  • Generators are not permitted to run between and and are subject to noise restrictions during all other hours.
  • 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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