About Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter
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 (6)
What Guests Are Saying
Cave Mountain Lake's picnic shelter is clean, spacious, and ideal for large gatherings, making it a great choice for events like potluck dinners. Reviewers enjoyed their experiences, celebrating milestones such as birthdays. Some felt the absence of park rangers on a holiday was a minor drawback.
What Guests Are Saying
Cave Mountain Lake's picnic shelter is clean, spacious, and ideal for large gatherings, making it a great choice for events like potluck dinners. Reviewers enjoyed their experiences, celebrating milestones such as birthdays. Some felt the absence of park rangers on a holiday was a minor drawback.
Review Summary
mirabai m
December 23, 2025
we had a great time at cave mountain lake for my 70th birthday. and the shelter was perfect for our big potluck dinner. it was clean and spacious and i would recommend it!
mirabai m
December 23, 2025
we had a great time at cave mountain lake for my 70th birthday. and the shelter was perfect for our big potluck dinner. it was clean and spacious and i would recommend it!
Carter M
June 2, 2025
Everything was fine. However, expected to see at least one ranger on a national holiday and saw no one.
Carter M
June 2, 2025
Everything was fine. However, expected to see at least one ranger on a national holiday and saw no one.
Emily M
July 1, 2023
We rented the shelter for my daughters bday party. Overall it was a great experience. My only complaint is the lack of open bathrooms near by
Emily M
July 1, 2023
We rented the shelter for my daughters bday party. Overall it was a great experience. My only complaint is the lack of open bathrooms near by
Location Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter
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, Virginia. Go north on U.S. Highway 11 toward Natural Bridge (left turn facing the Exxon station). From Natural Bridge, follow Route 130 East at the intersection with U.S. Highway 11 (right turn at the Natural Bridge parking lot). Continue on Route 130 East for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto State Route 781. The entrance for Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area is approximately 1.6 miles ahead. Turn left into the recreation area and continue to the beach area parking. The group picnic shelter is across the foot bridge to the right of the main path to the lake.
From I-81 South, take Exit 180 and continue south on U.S. Highway 11 to Natural Bridge. In Natural Bridge, take a left onto Route 130 East and continue 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station and continue following the directions above.
Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter is accessible via I-81, with Exit 175 providing direct access to U.S. Highway 11. Route 130 East connects to Natural Bridge Station, with additional access via State Route 759 and State Route 781.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5758 / -79.5342
Elevation: 370 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The facility closes at dark or earlier.
Fees & deposits
- The reservation fee includes day-use for one vehicle with up to 8 occupants; additional guests must pay a fee.
Accessibility
- The shelter is not accessible due to its historic structure and lack of ramp access.
Site types & loops
- No boats, canoes, or rafts are allowed on the lake.
- Tables and benches must remain in the shelter.
- Alcohol is prohibited at the picnic shelter.
Safety & rules
- Guests must clean up all trash and dispose of it properly.
- Swim at your own risk; there are no lifeguards on duty.
General
- For more information, call (540) 291-2188, Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 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.
Pets
- Pets are allowed but must be leashed and owners must clean up after them.
- Pets are prohibited in the beach and swimming area.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
