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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4.7 out of 5

5 star		75%
4 star		18%
3 star		3%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@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!!

@FarhadF8373124 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #A7

Its one of the best areas for family camping. We really enjoyed walking there and swimming in the beautiful lake.

@KeithF90191628 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025

One of the best places to camp! Been coming here for decades and always love it.

@NancyB6ADAEFAE · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #C6

The Sherando Lake Campground is a lovely park in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We enjoyed hiking fishing, swimming, and enjoying the amazing surroundings. The park was well cared for, camp hosts were helpful and facilities were great. Come prepared to not have cell service, but we found it great to unplug.

@MelissaD668141 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #C12

Sherando Lake is an amazing family vacation spot. Our kids stay busy all day with the lake and the sandy beach. We can watch them from the shade in the grassy area. There is also a creek area where they can catch salamanders and several hiking areas. The campsites are a great size with volunteer hosts who are always friendly and helpful. We've camped here over 10 times as our children have grown and have always had an amazing time.

@AmandaS6104080 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025

The campsites are really nice. Great place!

@Erinc6378035 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #C3

Lovely park with beautiful, level campsites, clean bath houses, and beach and lake for swimming and fishing. Camp hosts were wonderful as well.

@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #C17

This park is so beautiful! It was super clean. The bath house is clean and bright and close by camp. All the people were super friendly. I loved it. Will definitely camp here again.

@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #C3

The campground was nice, well kept and clean. The bathrooms were as clean as they could possibly be considering they're a few years old

@ConradJEBCB0CF · Camped on Jun 25, 2025

Mostly wooded area campsites. There is NO Cell service and it is well posted at online reservation time. We loved seeing families just having fun and not carrying a phone to be connected . Lake had good swimming and bath houses clean. Buy wood before get to park. Peaceful, fireflies, evening campfires. A perfect two days for us. Will plan for longer next time..

@JosephC1997223 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #C5

Great camping ground. Very nicely kept.

@AndreaP9571578 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #C18

Our second time, and except for the 98 temps, it was wonderful

@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025

Beautiful, clean campground with lots of hiking and a refreshing lake.

@JeffP3506157 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #A17

We camped in the A loop, nonelectric. The campsite was excellent: clean, level, nice gravel bed, wooded, spacious, and good distances between campsite. The volunteers do an excellent job.

@StevenR7674985 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025

Great campground. Everything was clean, well-organized, and in a great location. The Torry Ridge Trail is a good hike to do from the campground. If you get rained on like we did, it's a short drive into Wintergreen, where the weather could be different. I would stay here again.

@JamesG6676411 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025

Sherando Lake is a "get away from connectivity" camping experience. I had no cell, TV or internet service. This left more time for hiking and socializing with family and friends. Sites and bath house were clean and very well kept thanks to our very active camp host.

@AliciaH51CCC33 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #A12

One of our favorite campgrounds. The lake is stunning, the sites are spacious, and the trails are great for running and hiking.

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #C7

Still our favorite camping spot, after 40 plus years! Staff was great and we had a great family gathering with time at the lakes and even a nice largemouth bass caught (and returned) in the upper lake.

@PatrickD386639 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #A8

My wife and I had not been to Sherando in about 25 years, but enjoyed our return. Our tent site on the A loop was well laid out and had plenty of room for two tents, including a large one. Because there were steps from the campsite to the car, the food storage cabinet was extremely useful and saved numerous trips back and forth. The trail we took to Torry Ridge was in good shape and very passable with good signage.The only fault we could find was the lack of a camp store with ice available. The nearest store is 9 miles away towards Waynesboro.

@TamelaH8028549 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025

Peaceful stay, well kept facilities, lots to dohiking, swimming, kayaking on the little lake, playground for kids, fishing in the lakes. No cell coverage unless you climb up to Tory Ridge (a challenging mile climb).

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