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Sarah D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: 034, Loop: B
We have been going to CML for many years and always have a great experience. The host was super nice. I was only surprised that there was no fire wood available to chop.
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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.
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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40 Sites Available
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001, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 55 × 38 ft · Gravel
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002, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
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003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 13 ft · Gravel
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004, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
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005, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
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006, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 22 ft · Gravel
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007, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 29 ft · Gravel
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008, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 35 ft · Gravel
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009, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 37 ft · Gravel
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010, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 17 ft · Gravel
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011, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 29 ft · Gravel
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012, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 31 ft · Gravel
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013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 18 ft · Gravel
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014, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Gravel
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015, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 33 ft · Gravel
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016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 27 ft · Gravel
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017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 31 ft · Gravel
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018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 29 ft · Gravel
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020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 22 ft · Gravel
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021, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 33 ft · Gravel
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022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 31 ft · Gravel
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023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 27 ft · Gravel
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024, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 31 ft · Gravel
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025, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 32 ft · Gravel
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027, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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028, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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029, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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030, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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031, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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032, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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033, Loop: B
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034, Loop: B
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035, Loop: B
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036, Loop: B
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037, Loop: B
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038, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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039, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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040, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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041-042, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 100 × 40 ft · Gravel
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40 Sites Available
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001, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 55 × 38 ft · Gravel
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002, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
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003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 13 ft · Gravel
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004, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
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005, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
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006, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 22 ft · Gravel
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007, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 29 ft · Gravel
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008, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 35 ft · Gravel
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009, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 37 ft · Gravel
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010, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 17 ft · Gravel
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011, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 29 ft · Gravel
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012, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 31 ft · Gravel
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013, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 18 ft · Gravel
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014, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Gravel
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015, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 33 ft · Gravel
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016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 27 ft · Gravel
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017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 31 ft · Gravel
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018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 29 ft · Gravel
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020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 22 ft · Gravel
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021, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 33 ft · Gravel
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022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 31 ft · Gravel
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023, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 27 ft · Gravel
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024, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 31 ft · Gravel
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025, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 32 ft · Gravel
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027, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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028, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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029, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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030, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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031, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
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032, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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033, Loop: B
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034, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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035, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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036, Loop: B
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037, Loop: B
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038, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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039, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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040, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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041-042, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
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Pet Friendly · 100 × 40 ft · Gravel
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Reviews
324 reviews
Summary
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp offers a beautiful, tranquil setting with clean facilities, spacious campsites, and friendly hosts. The campground features well-maintained restrooms and showers, a nice swimming area, and easy access to hiking trails. While there is no cell service or camp store, the overall experience is highly praised, making it a favorite destination for families.
Based on guest feedback
4.7
Overall rating
Based on 324 reviews
5 stars
77.5% (251)
4 stars
17.0% (55)
3 stars
4.0% (13)
2 stars
0.6% (2)
1 star
0.9% (3)
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Amber L
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Camp sites are well maintained. There are bear vault at each site. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.
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Jennifer Z
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
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Tom K
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Excellent visit. the bathrooms / showers were very clean, and the camp hosts were friendly. Easy in / out with our 27' Airstream trailer. Close to Natural Bridge, this part of the Jefferson National Forest offers great hiking and star gazing.
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Regula M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
nice, wooded camp ground with showers and toilets in walking distance
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Claudia M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Decline
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CYNTHIA B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
One of my favorite places. Just perfect- perfect size, layout. Very well maintained- even under current strained resources. Person who checked us in was so helpful. Campground host assisted us with charging a dead car battery.
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Angela W
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
We enjoyed our stay. The hike that leaves from by the lake in the day use area was perfect for our family.
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Taylor Y
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 Stayed at: 041-042, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
We really liked this campsite. The group site had plenty of room for three separate tents, including an 18 x 10. There’s a bathroom very close by which was great for the kids. We had tons of privacy from the other sites. We will come back here again.
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Sandra G
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
Wonderful rustic campground. Space between sites, wooded shady sites. Safe swimming area. Although there are no hookups, this is my go to, at least once a month.
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Location & Directions for Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
811 Cave Mountain Lake Road (Physical Address), Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 United States
Elevation: 370 ft
Getting There
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 mi to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 75...
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 mi to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for about 3 mi, 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.
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.
Near Shenandoah National Park
The closest entrance is: Rockfish Gap Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 59.6 mi · over 1 hr (102 min)
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: October 23, 2026
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