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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

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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

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🚐 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%
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4
15.2%
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3
3.9%
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Thomas V

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

quite campsite, everything worked.

Only suggestion is to put some hooks into the shower area.

Edward K

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

4

Great camp site very large and level and next to bathhouse. Cons are that there is only one bathhouse with four showers for 40 camp sites and the bathhouse at the lake had no showers. With the temperatures in the 90's we would have liked and gladly paid for electrical hookup to power our AC at night. Lake was warm and clean with sand beach and sand swimming area.

Mike M

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

Guillaume J

Verified

July 19, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: B

4

Nice campground with showers, the host is friendly and knowledgeable about local trails and waterfalls.

Trudi S

Verified

July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

the campsite is great. Each of the individual sites are given plenty of room to move around whether you have tents or
RV/trailer/van, Though you are in the woods, and you are in the woods, the sites are clear and clean. Plenty of vegetation around your site to give you privacy. The bathrooms are kept VERY clean considering they are not new and nature all around. The hosts are attentive if you need them and in the background if you don't. Everyone was very respectful of noise levels. I will be staying here again the next time I pass through Virginia.

Randall W

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: B

5

This was a great choice for a peaceful and relaxing camping trip. Flush toilets, nice showers, friendly camp hosts, checked on us daily, answered questions we had and was low keyed, but visible. We were the only tent camper in the upper section, site 40B. Near the toilet, you could hear the creek, made for great sleeping, a grassy area next to our site and deer feeding thru every morning.

Bring bug spray, we used 2 Thermocell's to keep them off of us around the camp, and when the time comes to start a lantern, moving it back some helps keep the bugs back near the light. Bring a sleeping pad, your in gravel, keep the door zipped tight to keep the bugs and occasional rodent/snake
out (saw 2) and have a great time. Bring a saw to cut some wood for a fire, you should not bring wood from home, could get you a ticket for bringing an unknown bug into the national forest. The deer were everywhere and so were the ticks.
We will be back, great spot!

Zachary B

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 038, Loop: B

5

First time staying here. The host was extremely friendly and helpful. Camp sites are spread out well. Every site has a great view of the river leading down to the lake. Very enjoyable, will definitely camp here again!
Bathrooms and bathhouse is very clean both men and women’s. Good showers

Emily S

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 034, Loop: B

5

We have been going to this lovely little campground for many years. It is one of the few places that is good for tent camping. The lake is a great source of amusement for our grandchildren because of the prevalence of salamanders. We appreciate the addition of the rope that helps swimmers stay in the shallow area.
Cave Mountain Lake campground has very nice facilities and provides basic, NON electronic fun for all ages - PLEASE keep it that way! A great place to relax and connect with nature and family.

Heather D

Verified

June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

Cave Mountain Lake is a perfect family campground—clean, well-maintained, and peaceful. The sites are spacious with great privacy thanks to the trees. Staff were friendly, and rules were clear and easy to follow. The beach was a hit with our kids (lots of salamanders!), and they loved the fishing spots too. It’s close to great hikes like Devil’s Marbleyard, Apple Orchard Falls, and Natural Bridge. Don’t miss Great Valley Farm Brewery nearby. We had everything we needed for a great weekend—can’t wait to come back!

Dylan M

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

5

A beautiful site with a creek. Well maintained, bathhouses are clean and functional. Only downside which is uncontrollable was that there was a lot of ticks.

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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