Sherando Lake Group Camp Area
Group Camp Sites G5, G4, and G3.
Group camp bathhouse
Sherando Lake Group Camp Area
SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP

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About Sherando Lake Group Camp

Sherando Lake Group Camp is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area and is popular with family groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, church groups and other local organizations. The recreation area is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming and relaxing.

Available sites

5 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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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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5 Sites Available

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⛺ G1, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G2, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G3, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G4, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G5, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp Tent
Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews

14 reviews

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Sherando Lake Group Camp offers a fantastic environment for groups, featuring spacious and clean facilities. The friendly and welcoming volunteer hosts enhance the overall experience. Many visitors highly recommend the camp and express a desire to return.

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4.8

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Ann Kathrina N

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: G4, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

This park exceeded my expectations. I just love how clean the sorroundings is, the ameneties like the shower and toilet is spacious and clean. Volunteer host are so friendly and welcoming. It was a great experience and we'll definitely recommend and come back.

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Ashley T

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May 13, 2024 Stayed at: G4, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

Highly recommend this camping location. We tent camp and the group site was perfect for us! We will be back again. Plenty to do near and further. Surrounded by breweries and wineries. Hiking trails are short but sweet. Can travel for other hiking opportunities. Fishing spots were good. Beach area was nice and clean. Bathrooms were always clean.

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Cara G

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September 13, 2023 Stayed at: G5, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

The group campsites were perfect for our needs. We especially appreciated the large field for group games, ample supply of picnic tables, many good spots to pitch tents, as well as convenient water spigots. The bathhouse was very clean.

We enjoyed the area down at Sherando Lake itself. There's a nice hiking loop around the lake suitable for children. The sandy beach was very nice and many of our group enjoyed swimming out to an island. We were there after Labor Day, so, while the gift shop was closed, the lakefront was much quieter than on the holiday weekend.

Our whole experience was pleasant.

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Paige E

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June 11, 2023 Stayed at: G5, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

The group campsites are a must for anyone with small children. It’s secluded with a massive open field in the middle so all of the kids can play without worrying about cars and they are always in your line of sight.

The actual campsite is massive. Giving you and your fellow campers plenty of space to enjoy and kids to run around and explore. The bathrooms were clean and showers well taken care of. Honestly I won’t ever stay at another site when I go to sherando. There’s a power hookup at the showers but we didn’t need it at all for our gear personally.

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Margot D

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May 29, 2023 Stayed at: G5, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

Luis, our campground host was wonderful! Our Girl Scout Troop had a marvelous weekend! Thank you for such a beautiful space!

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Dan B

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May 8, 2023 Stayed at: G3, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

Sherando Lake is a beautiful campground and impeccably maintained. We rented all the group sites for a weekend and our host was very friendly and helpful. The only cleaner than the facilities was the park and trails. Everything about Sherando Lake is great and it is hands-down one of our favorite places to camp.

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Cara W

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April 30, 2023 Stayed at: G2, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

Clean, spacious, quiet, and volunteers were friendly. No camp host yet bc early in season. Bathroom was clean. Mostly left alone. Volunteers and ranger introduced themselves and waved when they passed by. Mostly alone on the group loop until the last night. Love the field in the middle of the loop. Sherando lake hike was lovely. Saw tadpoles in lake.

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Andrew W

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September 12, 2022 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Sherando Lake Group Camp

Beautiful park, couldn’t have asked for a better first camping experience (even with the rain lol)

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Location & Directions for Sherando Lake Group Camp

96 Sherando Lake Road, Lyndhurst, Va 22952 (Physical Address), Natural Bridge, VA 24579 United States

Elevation: 514 ft

Getting There

From I-64, take Exit 96 just east of Stuarts Draft. Go south on State Route 624, which becomes State Route 664 at Lyndhurst. Continue south on State Route 664 approximately 8 mi to the entrance for Sherando Lake Recreation Area on the right. The g...

Nearest town

Natural Bridge, VA - 54 mi

About 59 min to downtown

Highway access

Sherando Lake Group Camp is accessible via I-64, taking Exit 96. From there, proceed south on State Route 624, which becomes State Route 664.

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Rockfish Gap Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 12.3 mi · 21 min

Policies & Rules

General

  • No electric, water or sewer hookups available
  • No boat ramp available for either the Upper Lake or Lower Lake
  • Boaters must wear approved life jackets
  • Only electric troll motors, kayaks, canoes or similar boats are allowed on either lake, no gasoline engines.
  • Cell phone coverage is unreliable
  • 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.
  • Interagency Senior or Access Passes are not applicable for the group camp
  • No lifeguards are on duty at the swimming area. Visitors swim at their own risk.
  • Tent camping only. There are no pads available for pop-up trailers or RV's.
  • Pets must be leashed and under the control of the owner at all times. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after the pet.
  • Generators must not run more than 2 consecutive hours and not before or after.
  • Food storage lockers are currently not available. All food must be secured in a locked vehicle. Violators are subject to fine.

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Last updated: November 5, 2026

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