Shopping Smith Mountain Lake offers priemere shopping and antiquing. Click here for a listing of shopping options from the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce and Partnership.

State Park Smith Mountain Lake State Park is situated on the second largest body of water in Virgina, but it offers much more than sailing and skiing. State park events are listed here. For reservations and information, call 1-800-933-PARK or visit the park's Web site.

Fishing Smith Mountain Lake is one of the top-rated fisheries in the country, consistently producing some of Virginia's largest freshwater stripers, including the current Virginia state record of 49 pounds, 4 ounces. In spring and late fall, the stripers move to the shallows to feed on shad and other baitfish. This is prime time for fishing Smith Mountain Lake and for finding off-season prices on lodging. In addition to stripers, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, blackmouth bass, crappie, catfish, walleyes, and muskellunge call the lake home. Hopeful anglers must procure a Virginia state fishing license. Click here for more fishing-related information or visit our Outdoors section.

Golfing Smith Mountain Lake is a paradise for golfers of every skill level. Mariner's Landing boasts more than nine hundred acres on the lakefront, including a premier golf course, homes, and townhomes. Waterfront Properties offers two private golf courses in a lovely setting. And Westlake Golf and Country Club, with a 6,511-yard course, is Southwest Virginia's premiere semi-private Golf & Country Club.

Camping There are 50 camp sites available in the state park. The sites accommodate both tents and campers and include pit toilets, showers, and water supply. There is also a dump station for motor homes and camping trailers. They take reservations. For a listing of campsites and costs, click here.

Hiking There are five hiking trails at the state park, each under two miles in length. The Chestnut Ridge and Turtle Island trails are open year-round. Others are open on a seasonal basis. The trails weave through various features of the park, including pine and hardwood forests, secluded coves, and picturesque vistas with panoramic views of the water.

Other Activities Smith Mountain Lake offers many other activities, including a tour of the Smith Mountain Lake dam and the Booker T. Washington National Monument. Call your travel agent today.