About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Number of accommodations: 40
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
ivan g
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
The campground was easy to get to, roads are paved, and it’s clean and serene. The restroom and showers were sooooo clean. Most importantly the camping hosts,Peter, Carol, were so friendly and made our stay enjoyable even though it rained for the days we were there.
We also visited the natural bridge which is just a couple miles from the campground.
Gale B
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
An excellent campground for those needing to escape. Quiet forests beckon you to stroll easy pathways or ascend to the heights of friendly mountains (I like the easy pathways). I have camped here several times and look forward to my next return.
james o
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
clean and peaceful
Ronald R
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Definitely a camping trip I will never forget. Thursday evening was great. Friday was good until the storm came in.
Hailed so much it looked like it snowed. I have never seen hail come down that hard and that fast. Could fill a bucket full in about 5 seconds. Some of the workers said they think a tornado came through the area. They were all great and let everyone know where to shelter at if it got too crazy. Saturday rained all day and cold. Sunday was 40 degrees trying to pack up
Cave Mountain Lake campground is amazing!!! The perks are beyond first class!!! Every site is unique and well kept. My site had a good size stream running next to it that just sounded great.
Hot showers and clean bathrooms. Fresh water located all over the campground. The lake was cool too. New tent worked out great and made it through the weather. I will definately go there again many times!!!
First time I have literally had no internet and very spotty cell service. It was really nice to escape. Now when I got back in the zone my phone just about broke the holder with the 300+ notifications.
Ronald R
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Definitely a camping trip I will never forget. Thursday evening was great. Friday was good until the storm came in.
Hailed so much it looked like it snowed. I have never seen hail come down that hard and that fast. Could fill a bucket full in about 5 seconds. Some of the workers said they think a tornado came through the area. They were all great and let everyone know where to shelter at if it got too crazy. Saturday rained all day and cold. Sunday was 40 degrees trying to pack up
Cave Mountain Lake campground is amazing!!! The perks are beyond first class!!! Every site is unique and well kept. My site had a good size stream running next to it that just sounded great.
Hot showers and clean bathrooms. Fresh water located all over the campground. The lake was cool too. New tent worked out great and made it through the weather. I will definately go there again many times!!!
First time I have literally had no internet and very spotty cell service. It was really nice to escape. Now when I got back in the zone my phone just about broke the holder with the 300+ notifications.
Dale J
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
LOVE this campground!
Richard P
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.
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
