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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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Loop A bathhouse next to site A-11.Loop A volunteer campground host.Lower lake swimming beach in early morning.Lower Sherando Lake in the early morning.Ramp to access lower lake swimming.
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Sherando Lake Rec Area

687 reviews
Total sites: 37
Available Tonight: 23
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months

1,974 ft
62°F
43°F

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Tents allowedRV's allowedTrailers allowedElectric HookupsRV Dump StationFlush toiletsHot showersHiking trailsFloating sportsFishing
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Campsite Reviews (687)

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@DianaKA913AF93 · Camped on Apr 20, 2026
Great campsites
@KerryS8905277 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026
Nice site and very friendly and helpful camp host. Just so you know - no cell service for Verizon!!
@JillN8557835 · Camped on Apr 15, 2026 at Campsite #C16
Beautiful location The entrance person was extremely nice I wish I could have stayed longer The trails were fun The lake nice
@AndyE9CF047FC4 · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #C11
Great campground. Nice level sites. Good room between sites. No WiFi or cell except AT&T at some sites
@ErnestoQEE48EC · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #C11
I love the hike, the panoramic view!!! One of my favorite
@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026
Love this s campground! I feel safe as a woman camping alone. It's clean. It's pretty. And it's close to meaderies and wineries and great places to explore and then return to camp. The lake is lovely. You can fish and hike, cook out, and for kids, they have movies. I highly recommend.
Verizon
No Service
@erikab7755695 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #A17
Beautiful and clean.
@DaisyA64680E64 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026
Beautiful, well maintained, campground. Family friendly with a beach area. The trails are als beautiful!
AT&T
Some Coverage
@MeganY15EA3F28 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #C12
Sherando is always a special place to visit. The beauty, relaxation, and fun are both plentiful. We never have cell service and use our trips there for a forced break from technology.
@TimmyHBA96A7E1 · Camped on Apr 6, 2026 at Campsite #C3
We love this place!! Great trails, beautiful scenery
@DougK8854642 · Camped on Apr 5, 2026 at Campsite #C11
Beautiful campground
@BurakK6FB9DDEC · Camped on Apr 3, 2026
Check-in and check-out were very smooth and well organized. The campsite was very clean and well maintained. The camp host was quite friendly, and I noticed they regularly walked around the area to check on things.The confirmation email mentioned that collecting firewood is not allowed. However, the signs near the restrooms indicate that gathering fallen, dead wood from the ground is permitted, which is helpful to know.T-Mobile service does not work at all in the campground. We had to drive about 10 minutes down the road to get a signal. I wanted to mention this for anyone planning their trip.One thing I would like to point out is that the restrooms outside of the main bathhouse do not have lighting, which is inconvenient. I understand that keeping lights on all the time may not be ideal, but installing motion-sensor lights could be a good solution.Overall, it was a very good experience.
@Christina16941 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #C11
Great campsites, nicely spaced, and well maintained!
@LUCRETIAH65EF9 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026
Great volunteer staff.
@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026
I would be nice to have cell service . We are seniors , so this would be helpful.
Verizon
No Service
@PennyG9948567 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026
Awesome place to go,very friendly camp host. The bathroom's were very clean.
@DanielP5943638 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026 at Campsite #C18
Love Sherando!
@TomT7595707 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026 at Campsite #C3
It was a nice stay. Restrooms were clean as were the campsites. Park was a bit untidy as far as branches on the trails, lack of trimming, and general appearance, but that could be due to the fact that it just opened up and the park may not be fully staffed.
@JohnL361389933 · Camped on Oct 28, 2025
What an amazing place!!!! Wonderful hikes, perfect sites and just beautiful views everywhere. Stayed here to visit Shenandoah, and loved it!!! The camp hosts were amazing, the rest rooms were clean (although chilly in October :)). Charlottesville was a short drive away. We had an amazing time!!! Thanks again!!!
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@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Oct 26, 2025 at Campsite #C17
It was a cold and wet times. The leaves were beautiful! Always enjoy the beautify of this place, no matter what season.
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No Service
@LauraD1350391 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #C7
Beautiful fall colors in October, spacious campsites and very clean facilities.
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No Service
@JaneL3877914 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #A13
It's a beautiful place! Staff are very friendly and helpful. Just the right amount of creature comforts.
Verizon
No Service
@DebraG3243061 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #A4
We are a family of 4 (mom, dad, 2 daughters ages 9 and 11) and we love it here! We book a tent site in the White Oak loop every last weekend in October. The bathrooms are always very clean, and the campground is relatively low-key, peaceful, and not crowded. That's why we come here. However, in the past few years we have noticed an increase in campers who don't respect the peace and quiet that should accompany a camping experience. A degree of loud screaming and talking can be expected from children, but there should be rules against excessive noise at all times of day, not just quiet hours. This includes screaming and yelling, dogs barking, and music that can be heard from a few campsites over. I wish there was language in the confirmation email when you book a campsite explaining good etiquette when camping.
Verizon
No Service
@JackJ3499729 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025
Great place large and well maintained sites, highly recommend.
AT&T
Good
@BernardZ388525 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #C5
Excellent campground. Big level sites. Free showers. Electric. Nice swimming lake. Hiking. Beautiful trees everywhere. A little off beaten patch but worth it. Only issue is dump station has no water pressure to flush your black tank. Hose is there. Just a trickle of water. Overall great campground.
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