About Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5758 / -79.5342
Elevation: 370 feet
Policies & Rules
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The picnic shelter reservation fee covers the day-use fee for the reservation holder's vehicle ONLY (for up to 8 occupants). Additional Guests attending events at the group picnic shelter are responsible for paying the appropriate day use fee. Fee is charge "per vehicle" for those carrying 8 or fewer people. A per person fee is charged for vehicles containing 9 or more occupants. |
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Shelter does not support accessibility standards. It is a historic structure with no ramp access. |
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Boats, including canoes, and rafts are not permitted on the lake. |
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No removing tables or benches from the shelter. |
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Guests are responsible for removing all trash from shelter and surrounding area and placing in appropriate dumpster. |
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No alcohol allowed at the group picnic shelter. |
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Facility is open until dark or 9 p.m., whichever comes first. |
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For more information, call (540) 291-2188, Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. |
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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. |
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Pets are allowed, but must be leashed at all times and under the owner's control. Pet owners must clean up after their pets. |
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Pets are not allowed in beach and swimming area, which includes the grassy area from the beach bathhouse to the water's edge. |
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There are no lifeguards on duty at the swimming area - swim at your own risk. |
