Sherando Lake Recreation Area
Wintergreen, Virginia · 1,870 ft
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,870 ft (570 m)1,870 ft570 m
- Land
- George Washington National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
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About
Sherando Lake Recreation Area is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families enjoy picnicking in this shaded and woody area, while relaxing on the sandy beach of a 25-acre spring-fed lake. Access to multiple trailheads and rustic architecture provide numerous points of interest for families to enjoy. Loop A campsites are generally smaller and suitable for tents or small trailers (not all sites). Loop B and Loop C are larger and include electric pedestals for an added fee (including 110 / 30 / 50 amp outlets). All campsites available by reservation only (Recreation.gov)
Fees: Overnight Use:Single Site: $25/night., Double Site: $40/night., Elecrtric Fee: $7/night.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Sherando Lake Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain81°62°
- ThuRain Showers, 78% chance of rain67°61°
- FriMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain76°43°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain53°35°
- SunSunny57°41°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapSherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Wintergreen
RV park
RV Park · 0.3 mi · Wintergreen
RV park
RV Park · 0.4 mi · Wintergreen
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Wintergreen share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.1 mi
Camp site
Wintergreen, VA · On National Park Service land · Blue Ridge Parkway
- 2.5 mi
Maupin Field
Wintergreen, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.8 mi
Camp site
Stuarts Draft, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.9 mi
Camp site
Wintergreen, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 3.1 mi
Camp site
Wintergreen, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 3.4 mi
Camp site
Wintergreen, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
Location and contact
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