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Sherando Lake Rec Area
Total sites: 37
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest › Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts › Virginia
› Augusta County
› Lyndhurst
› Sherando Lake Rec Area
Sherando Lake Rec Area, VA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sherando Lake Rec Area is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (39 min south of Staunton, VA) with an elevation of 1,974 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 12 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 18 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $32.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (385)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 74% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@Cassandra52947 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #A7
A-Loop is where its at! Love the easy walk to the lake, which is perfect for paddle boarding. Very dog friendly, good short hikes. Close drive to breweries and other activities if you're looking for that. There is no cell service which is a huge plus for me, great time to disconnect.
@MARIEZOL6814F0 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025
Beautiful lake and woods. Well kept area, very clean.
@JonR4078904 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025
Beautiful lake and campgrounds!
@TeresaP8995542 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025
An absolutely wonderful vacation. The park is beautiful, peaceful and exceptionally clean. All staff and volunteers were friendly and very helpful. We met a very kind camp host named Kevin and his sidekick Elvis. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure our stay was both interesting and enjoyable. We are looking forward to going back and hoping Kevin and Elvis will be there also.
@Christoph90008 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #A10
One of the best things about the campsite besides the cleanliness, atmosphere and space of campsites, is the fact there is no WiFi. Families can enjoy nature and each other without mindless distractions like a phone or iPad. Dont ever change, we look forward to this trip every year. Amazingly the kids never complain about no WiFi, and actually enjoy a real camping experience.
@StevenT9884610 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025
Sherando is a hidden gem! Water and electricity and the National Senior discount. It's beautiful and well maintained. We'll be back whenever we travel in that direction. I highly recommend it.
@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025
I love Sherando Lake! I like fishing at the lake. I like camping there. It's a great family friendly place. It's not just for camping you can go and have a picnic or a cookout or hang out at the water. But if you do go camping you can choose from a variety of different campsites. Some with electricity and RV hookup stuff and some that are just tent only sites up in the woods. It's really a great Park. Even the campsites that are tent only still come with bear boxes to store food, fire rings, And picnic tables. I sometimes can't by myself and feel very safe there. Other campers are usually very friendly but respectful of your space. And the staff in the park is great and visible.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #C7
Beautiful park and grounds. Clean rest rooms and showers. Nice camp sites. Only issues were the showers are like pressure washers. Be warned the shop doesnt sell ice or firewood or anything for camping or use in the lakes, so dont leave anything home since the park is far from almost everywhere. Fortunately the park is really nice frequent programs at amphitheatre awesome swimming and fishing. Lots of trails. Awesome camp hosts as well.
@KeltonGF5C1FDF · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #C6
Restrooms and shower facilities need renovation, very aged and some showers are not fully functional. Early check in restrictions are ridiculous. We arrived 10 minutes early and were told we'd be charged an additional fee! We did not see the Camp host for the first 2 days we were there. No cell service at all.
@RachelJ6463139 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #C8
Nice campground. Friendly people. Shady sites. FYI the bathhouse on C loop does not have a dish washing sink. Bring a dish pan!
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Overall very good. Well maintained, but the sites are a bit close together. The maintenance team does a great job, but on the other hand it is the woods - Im not sure daily leaf blowing is really needed Kind of defeats the purpose of camping IMHO. I prefer disappearing into the back woods, but if you wife wants a shower, this is a good place to camp.
@DavidandF0F87E · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Wonderful site. Fire Ring seems like it could use more air slots near bottom to improve having a campfire. Great staff and location.
@DeanC5469970 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025
Always a beautiful place and am thankful for the volunteers that spent so much time working there.
@TravisK1913617 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025
Always a nice spot for quiet camping experience.
@JessicaR455769 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #A2
Campsites and the bathhouse were clean and well maintained, and volunteers were very helpful and kind. The kids loved every minute, despite it being a rather rainy trip. We can't wait to come back!
@RobinW91B0E9C2 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #C4
Love the venue, hate the reservation process. Must use cell/ phone/ internet to pay for use but no method to access pay system available at camp office. Do better. Old method of paying staff at gate worked better for years.
@AdrianY0B7DDB9 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025
Beautiful well maintained campground, camp hosts were wonderful!
@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025
A loop is the most rustic part of the park. No electricity at the sites. Way up in loop A the toilets are clean but also rustic. Loops B and C have electric hookups and can accommodate RVs. Loop A is for tent and some xan take a small RV. I have a car that I attach a tent to and that works great. The campsites are still really well maintained,nice and flat, and come with places to grill or have a campfire, and every one has a picnic table. All throughout the park there are families with kids and everyone is nice! I love Sherando Lake.
@PhillipR598820 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #C2
Great staff and volunteers
@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #A14
Great place to camp
@LiebenN32EB4B7 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #A33
Wonderful, peaceful. The only thing I would change is much larger holes In the fire pits. Starting and keeping a fire going was a constant battle. The fire wasn't getting enough oxygen.
@michaelk687828 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025
Beautiful campsite. Would go back again. Nice to have the lake nearby. A quick one-night stay so no real opportunity to check it all out except to walk around the lake first thing in the morning. Actual camp site was quiet and clean, and surprisingly some level of cellular reception (1 bar).
@CarlB2043472 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #A17
Really large camping pad with a bear box, long picnic table and fire ring . Plenty of space between each site in this loop of the campground . Would camp here again!
@JonathanM29727 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #C10
Perfect place for families
@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025
I love Sherando Lake! It's beautiful. Clean. The park staff and the other campers are always so friendly. It's super peaceful at night. I highly recommend!!
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