About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Number of accommodations: 40
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (223)
Review Summary
Dale J
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
LOVE this campground!
Richard P
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Beautiful setting, which included a swimming lake! We enjoyed a two night stay (week nights). It was quiet and our site included a babbling brook. We enjoyed the service of two volunteer camp hosts..Peter and JR, who were very supportive. JR even gave us a brochure of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which we had been unable to find. It was our life line on the Parkway.
The showers and restroom were clean and the water was hot. One of the best parts of this experience was that there was zero cell phone or internet service. That is "ruffing it" in today's standards...but it is also "getting away from it all", which we enjoyed. Certainly one of the top campsites of our 33 day journey throughout the Southeast.
patricia d
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Weather was not the best but enjoyed relaxing and walking and calm environment!
Rachael R
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 031, Loop: B
Excellent! Flush toilets and hot showers, beautiful lake, well-maintained trails, and plenty of firewood to choose from. Would definitely go again.
James D
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Wonderful campground, very neat and clean. Great camp host, especially J. R. He was very knowledgeable and helped us plan our activities in the area. We will be back.
Richard P
VerifiedApril 14, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Although it rained most of the day the issue I had was with all the sand in the camping area made it very difficult not to get dirty.
Anne H
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Wooded sites with plenty of space. Excellent facilities. The campground hosts were available and helpful.
Kamil D
VerifiedApril 11, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Beautiful campground surrounded by hills on all sides. Close to the interstate and a dirt road away from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Good sized private camping spots. Clean bathrooms and very nice private showers. Nearby lake and some small trails. I have AT&T and there was not a single crumb of reception anywhere in the area.
Robert H
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
They have an old closed bathroom which was operational (even though dated) pre-COVID. There is definitely a need for it to be reopened or replaced as only 2 stalls in the men's room is not many for 25 campsites in the main loop. Also would love to see a footbridge cutting across the center creek to the main bathroom. Otherwise it is a long walk.
The campsites are very spacious and this is a wonderful place to camp. I have been coming here for over 50 years. It is a hidden gem!
Douglas B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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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. |
