About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Number of accommodations: 40
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Srilakshmi R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
The most beautiful campground! The highlight for us was Cave Mountain Lake which is right by the campground, hiking Wildcat Mountain with trailheads right by the campsite, and seeing natural bridge on the way back. Campground was super clean and the campground host was super nice and helpful. Truly a gem hidden away in the forest. We did a weekend trip here from dc and it was totally doable too. We will be back!
Roger C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Always good at CML.Same problem every time though. Loud neighbors after 10:00 pm. Quiet hours need to be STRICTLY enforced!
John L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Nice place to camp. Close to lots of things to do.
Laura S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
One of my favorite public campgrounds.
Regina H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
We had a great time
Clifton E
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Quiet, clean, shady, not very busy. Bill, the camp host, was interesting to visit with.
Hannah W
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
We stayed July 4 night. It wasn’t as crowded as we anticipated which was a nice surprise. The camp host was pleasant and gave recommendations for things to do in the area. The campground was clean and campsite sufficient. Zero cell service (a curse and blessing). We got up early to walk to the lake and enjoyed the quiet and solitude. No noise but the birds singing and a few otters playing in the water. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Fred D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Very nice campground. Sites are spacious, clean, and well-separated. Campground host was very helpful. Nice bathrooms
Erica B
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Gem of a campground. Really remote and peaceful feel but not far at all from Natural Bridge and Lexington. Campsites are well-laid out, bathrooms were clean and the lake made for a great way to cool off.
Mitch T
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
It was our first time camping and this was the perfect campground!! Quiet with very clean campsite, bathrooms and showers and easy access. A good hiking trail up along the ridge that our 6 & 10 y.o. found enjoyable as well as a nice swimming area. The camp hosts are friendly, knowledgeable about the local area and they go out of their way to make a memorable family experience.
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.
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
