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
David A
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
Beautiful, quiet campground, spacious sites, clean facilities, gracious and helpful hosts. We’ll definitely camp there again next season! Lots of wonderful hiking trails nearby and in the campground, too! We enjoyed the Natural Bridge and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.
William H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Very nice campground
James A
VerifiedOctober 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Nice little park out of the way to get away.
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Great camp. Nice volunteer host. Wonderful hiking.
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
The camp was very nice and the camp house was excellent. He suggested at great camp site next to a little river
chris j
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: B
Need better notification that they lock the gate at 10pm and you can’t enter. Drove 7 hours to find out we couldn’t get in. Ended up at least being able to find a hipcamp that was available
Carolyn L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Nice Campground
Daniel M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Great campsite hosts, clean facilities. Have an open mind when visiting. Great for families, someone seeking a solo trip might reconsider more secluded options. Review all sites and options for your visits, create your own adventure. Don't be a litter bug, protect the wilderness, or there is always the potential the Appalachian wood monsters and the great bear spirit eat your liver.
Andrea P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 041-042, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Loved the double site. Very spacious and private as well. Glad there was a bathroom nearby that was clean at all times. The bathhouse down the road was clean as well. One of the showers (farthest from the road) didn’t have warm water but the other two did. Definitely would visit again! No cell phone service.
Gary W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP
This campground is a hidden gem that is maintained by hard working volunteers who really care about the park. The lake and sandy beach is clean and is a great place for families with children. There is a big log pavilion that was built in 1932 by the CCC and can be used for parties, etc. We will definitely 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
