Smith Mountain Lake Information

At Smith Mountain Lake, VA there is a lot to see and do and know! Here is just a partial list of the attractions, entertainment, dining, health care and much more, available at our beautiful lake!

Area Lodging

  • Bedford Landings – Gorgeous Lodge as well as Bed & Breakfast
  • Bernard’s Landing – Vacation Rentals
  • Halesford Harbour Inn – Waterfront Inn and cabins
  • Peaks of Otter Lodge – Lovely Mountain Lodge
  • Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ – Vacation Rentals and more
  • Gills Creek Marina and Lodge – Waterfront Lodge and Marina
  • Westlake Waterfront Inn – Waterfront Inn
  • Belle Garden Estate – Historic home on 10 acres with a lovely creek
  • A Variety of Air B&B rentals

Prefer More Outdoor Types of Lodging?

  • Blue Ridge Campground and Marina – Waterfront campground, great amenities
  • Halesford Harbor RV Resort – Bring your RV for a week at the lake
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park Cabin Rentals and Campgrounds
  • Eagle’s Roost Campground – Waterfront campground, great for families
  • Smith Mountain Campground – Beautiful campsites near the lake
  • Arrowhead Campground – Year-round waterfront campground

Airports

  • Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
  • Piedmont Triad International Airport
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport
  • Lynchburg Regional Airport

Restaurants & Other Eateries

  • Drifters
  • Mitchell’s Point Restaurant
  • Moosie’s Bar & Grill
  • The Landing Restaurant
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Alessandro’s Pizzeria & Grill
  • Bernard’s Landing
  • Napoli Cowboy
  • El Rio Mexican Grill
  • Los Amigos
  • Old Oak Cafe
  • Jake’s Place
  • The Copper Kettle
  • Mango’s Bar and Grill
  • Pizza Pub
  • Portside Bar & Grill
  • Mariner’s Landing

Clinics/Hospitals (5 to 40 min.)

Velocity Care (Urgent Care Clinic)
Centra Medical Group-Village
LewisGale Physicians
Carilion Clinic Family and Internal Medicine
Smith Mount Lake Family Practice
Burnt Chimney Family Medicine

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital

Fun Things To Do

  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Hire a Fishing Guide Service
  • Booker T. Washington National Monument
  • Various camping, hiking, and sightseeing opportunities
  • Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount
  • The Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Visit an Alpaca Farm
  • The Crooked Road Music Trail
  • Golfing – some of the top-ranked on East Coast
  • Learn a new Water Sport such as Wakeboarding or Sailing
  • Horseback riding and boarding stables
  • SML Dam & Visitor Center
  • Westlake Cinema movie theater
  • Helicopter tours
  • National D-Day Memorial
  • Curves or YMCA
  • Visit vineyards and wineries
  • Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
  • Mini golf courses
  • Art galleries
  • The Blue Ridge Farm Institute and Museum
  • Boat Rentals and Swimming
  • Virginia Dare Cruises

In addition to these attractions, Roanoke, VA is only a 40 minute drive away where there are even more things to do and available services; major hospitals, airport, shopping, places to stay and much more. Roanoke, VA also has beautiful homes for sale and is a great place to live.