Sandy beach surrounded by grass and trees
Gravel tent pads surrounded by grass and trees
Parking area with yellow curb stops and a wooden fence surrounding
Wooden hand rail and stone steps leading to gravel tent sites surrounded by trees
Stone fire ring surrounded by wooden benches

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About Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination. Cave Mountain Lake covers seven acres and was built in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, using existing natural rock buttresses to form the 35-foot dam. A grassy field extends from the lake's sandy beach to forested hills that paint a scenic backdrop.

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  • Dump station on site
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G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

⛺ Tent
  • Gravel
  • Pet Friendly
  • Campfire

Site Details

Up to 30 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Campfire
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Reviews

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Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp offers a fantastic camping experience with well-maintained tent pads and multiple fire pits, including a large fire ring ideal for groups. The proximity to clean bathrooms and a swimming area within a short walk enhances convenience. Reviewers appreciate the welcoming camp hosts and note improvements from previous visits, making it a place they plan to return to.

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Annie W

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May 15, 2026 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

We really loved the group campsite here! Creek running behind it, nice pads for the tents, large fire pit plus a grill, plus two smaller fire pits with grill tops; bathrooms were super close by. The swimming area was only a 10 minute walk from the site. Plenty of firewood and lots for sale on your way to the site. Definitely plan to be back!

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York G

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

Group area even improved from last year. The large fire ring is great for a large group. Camp Hosts are welcoming and helpful

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York G

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

Group area even improved from last year. The large fire ring is great for a large group. Camp Hosts are welcoming and helpful

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Cyndy B

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May 31, 2023 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

Beautiful place! Bathrooms are cleaned regularly. Hosts are helpful and kind.
Couldn’t ask for more!

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Cyndy B

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May 31, 2023 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

Beautiful place! Bathrooms are cleaned regularly. Hosts are helpful and kind.
Couldn’t ask for more!

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kristine f

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May 1, 2022 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

The group camp site (#1) was a fantastic site. Situated on a babbling brook, the site accommodated a group of 17 (6 tents) with room for at least a few more. It was set up with a bear-proof lock box on the site which was very helpful. We thought we would have to put our food/coolers in the cars. the parking lot is right there so moving our stuff was quite easy. the bathroom is across the road but still only less than a minute away. Firewood is sold at multiple stores in the area. There is NO WIFI connection about 15 minutes leading up to campsite and at campsite so if you need to coordinate with your group, do so while you are at street level BEFORE turning to Cave Mountain Lake Rd. Also, there are no signs TO the group site. Turn into Thomas Jefferson state park-Cave Mtn Lake entrance, go past the unmanned guard booth and follow signs for family campsite. Once you get to the campsite area, the family area is to the left and the group site is to the right. Its a great location for visiting the local Natural Bridge and Caverns. The campsite was clean, and perfect for our Girl Scout troop. The bathhouse was being worked on so no showers for us during the weekend. No lights in the bathroom. In the group site area, that area of camp was being worked on so in the future it will be even better. A couple in a RV were the camp host and they were close by if we needed them. We felt safe. Also the dumpster was at the end of the parking lot of the group site so it was convenient for us to unload trash. It wasn't noisy. Lights out at camp was 10pm and people adhered to it. We would stay here again in a heart beat.

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kristine f

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May 1, 2022 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp

The group camp site (#1) was a fantastic site. Situated on a babbling brook, the site accommodated a group of 17 (6 tents) with room for at least a few more. It was set up with a bear-proof lock box on the site which was very helpful. We thought we would have to put our food/coolers in the cars. the parking lot is right there so moving our stuff was quite easy. the bathroom is across the road but still only less than a minute away. Firewood is sold at multiple stores in the area. There is NO WIFI connection about 15 minutes leading up to campsite and at campsite so if you need to coordinate with your group, do so while you are at street level BEFORE turning to Cave Mountain Lake Rd. Also, there are no signs TO the group site. Turn into Thomas Jefferson state park-Cave Mtn Lake entrance, go past the unmanned guard booth and follow signs for family campsite. Once you get to the campsite area, the family area is to the left and the group site is to the right. Its a great location for visiting the local Natural Bridge and Caverns. The campsite was clean, and perfect for our Girl Scout troop. The bathhouse was being worked on so no showers for us during the weekend. No lights in the bathroom. In the group site area, that area of camp was being worked on so in the future it will be even better. A couple in a RV were the camp host and they were close by if we needed them. We felt safe. Also the dumpster was at the end of the parking lot of the group site so it was convenient for us to unload trash. It wasn't noisy. Lights out at camp was 10pm and people adhered to it. We would stay here again in a heart beat.

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Location & Directions for Cave Mountain Lake Group 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. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 11 and continue 2 mi into Natural Bridge. Once in Natural Bridge, take a right onto VA 130 East and continue approximately 3.2 mi. Turn right on State Route 759 for 3.2 mi. Turn right on ...

Nearest town

Natural Bridge Station, VA - 5 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is accessible via I-81, with Exit 175 providing access to U.S. Highway 11. VA 130 East and State Routes 759 and 781 lead directly to the campground.

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Rockfish Gap Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 59.6 mi · over 1 hr (102 min)

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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