Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 65 sites it is the #11 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 14 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 82% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (31 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 65 of 65 sites; campfires allowed on 65 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Charlottesville ~30 mi, Lynchburg ~36 mi, Harrisonburg ~37 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Food storage lockersGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesShowersTent padsWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Loop Water Tank | 0.2 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Sherando Lakeside | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Sherando Cliff | 0.3 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Sherando Dam | 0.4 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Torry Ridge | 0.5 mi | 6.9 | USFS |
| White Rock Gap | 0.5 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| White Rock Gap Trail | 0.5 mi | 2.5 | NPS |
| Mills Creek | 0.8 mi | 6.6 | USFS |
| Blue Loop Parking | 0.9 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Mills Creek Dam | 1.5 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 1.8 mi | 12.0 | USFS |
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail | 1.8 mi | 13.1 | NPS |
+ 18 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
30.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.8 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 30.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Loop Water Tank Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lakeside Trail | 0.2 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sherando Lakeside | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Cliff Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sherando Cliff | 0.3 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Dam Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sherando Dam | 0.4 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| White Rock Gap Trail | 0.5 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Torry Ridge Trail | 0.5 mi | 7.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mills Creek Trail | 0.8 mi | 6.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Blue Loop Parking Trail | 0.9 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mills Creek Dam Trail | 1.4 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 3 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Accessible SwimmingAuto TouringBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesStar GazingSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando Lake Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
1.8 | VA | — | 5 | — | — | — | Reserve | 28 (62.1 mi) |
| Maupin Field Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club |
2.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (70.6 mi) |
| Pine Spring Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
4.1 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 27 (54.4 mi) |
| Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley Sun Outdoors |
5.5 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (14.0 mi) |
| Crabtree Falls Campgound OpenStreetMap listing |
5.5 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 26 (72.3 mi) |
| Stoney Creek Resort & Campground Stoney Creek Resort Campground |
7.8 | VA | — | — | S— | yes | — | ? | 6 (12.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.