Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp, VA

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (54 min northwest of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,237 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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37.56499, -79.54008
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(540) 291-2188 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $40

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Campsite Reviews (119)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		76%
4 star		17%
3 star		5%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@Stephanie51348 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #21

Loved the quiet, secluded feeling of this campground. Lots of trees, shade, and birds. This site is next to the bathhouse, which was convenient, but also very occasionally meant sewer smells wafted over in the heat. The showers were appreciated and clean, but could use upgrades. Overall, great value for the price.

@MatthewG245698 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #39

Quiet and clean

@DarrenJ9797544 · Camped on Apr 17, 2025 at Campsite #9

Great campground, I highly recommend it. The camp hosts do a wonderful job, facilities are kept clean, and the sites are quite large.

@DavidD584A6066 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #30

First time starting at this campground and it was great! Will definitely be coming back.

@BritneyO9BF76D · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #40

Absolutely loved this campground. We stayed at site 40 and had the back corner of the campground all to ourselves. Our spot was spacious and fit why SUV, 10' by 13' tent and our 10' by 10' canopy. Plenty of room. I loved the grassy field in between our site and the walk-in tent sites. Lots of shades and sun so I was able to use my solar panels. There was a single stall restroom (one for men and one for women) close by our site and a bath house with toilets and 4 unisex showers in the center of the campground. NO SIGNAL! We had to travel about 15 minutes to the bottom of the mountain before getting any signal which was not a big deal for me. I downloaded movies and music and actually enjoyed unplugging. I would definitely stay here again. Really looking forward to our next trip!

@TonyFB1E19546D · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #28

Enjoyed our stay. Location of site was very good.The Wildcat hiking trail was quite strenuous as it was 1.5 to two miles up the mountain for the first part. Had very limited cell service, if any at all.

@BobandC7D93B65 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #39

Beautiful and quiet.

@HermanB895D8BF · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #20

We just found this gem looking for a place to stay while we were traveling to get home. One of the cleanest campgrounds. Beautiful views. No 5g , but who cares. Good water. Nice showers. Host and Rangers very nice. We will be back.

@WJamesME0A63C0 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #21

Very peaceful campgrounds with courteous host. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Well spaced sites. Off the beaten path.

@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #29

Beautiful, quiet campground, spacious sites, clean facilities, gracious and helpful hosts. Well definitely camp there again next season! Lots of wonderful hiking trails nearby and in the campground, too! We enjoyed the Natural Bridge and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.

@BillT8205D4681 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #40

We loved this campground. The camp host, Melissa was the best! She worked really hard to keep all the sites neat and tidy and bathrooms and showers very clean! I've stayed in national park and national forest campgrounds all over the country, and the bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen. And they have running water and hot showers! Beautiful, quiet, tree-lined sites, mostly level. Very nice campground. We decided the hike the Wildcat Mountain Trail, and be warned if you do: it's strenuous! Do not attempt unless you are in good physical and cardiovascular condition! There is no cell signal in the campground and no hookups, but that made it easier to just disconnect and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet and darkness while sitting by the campfire as the sun went down. We almost certainly will come back again!

@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #16

Very nice campground

@JamesA9218565 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #22

Nice little park out of the way to get away.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #11

Great camp. Nice volunteer host. Wonderful hiking.

@Chrisj7268313 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #28

Need better notification that they lock the gate at 10pm and you cant enter. Drove 7 hours to find out we couldnt get in. Ended up at least being able to find a hipcamp that was available

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #18

The camp was very nice and the camp house was excellent. He suggested at great camp site next to a little river

@CarolynL507956 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #16

Nice Campground

@AndreaP9571578 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #41

Loved the double site. Very spacious and private as well. Glad there was a bathroom nearby that was clean at all times. The bathhouse down the road was clean as well. One of the showers (farthest from the road) didnt have warm water but the other two did. Definitely would visit again! No cell phone service.

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #20

Great campsite hosts, clean facilities. Have an open mind when visiting. Great for families, someone seeking a solo trip might reconsider more secluded options. Review all sites and options for your visits, create your own adventure. Don't be a litter bug, protect the wilderness, or there is always the potential the Appalachian wood monsters and the great bear spirit eat your liver.

@GaryW8456397 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #17

This campground is a hidden gem that is maintained by hard working volunteers who really care about the park. The lake and sandy beach is clean and is a great place for families with children. There is a big log pavilion that was built in 1932 by the CCC and can be used for parties, etc. We will definitely be back!

@TaraH5717771 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #8

I've been using the lake at Cave Mtn for 50 years, and the campground for at least 20 years. It's always such a wonderful experience. I love it there!

@HerbD157EDB399 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #7

Love this campground, perfect camping experience. Well-maintained clean facilities.

@StuartG6985E99 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #22

Campground is woodsy and offers great feeling of privacy, showers are wonderful, and bathroom was clean and well maintained. The lake and beach are beautiful, with lots of day visitor picnic sites. It was quiet when we visited (mid May) and very perfect.

@KenS7241932 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #14

Nice NFS campground

@bruceDEBC9253C · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #39

Quiet and peaceful, enjoyed walking listening to wild life with flowing stream.

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