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HISTORY

During 1960 work began on the construction of Appalachian Power Company's hydroelectric dam at the Smith Mountain gorge on the Roanoke River.  Studies had began in the late 1920's but due to extensive studies and delays, work did not start until 1960.  The dam was completed in 1963 and the lake began to fill.  By March 1966 Smith Mountain Lake reached it's normal water level and life as we had known it, in the quiet little farm communities around the newly formed lake, would be changed forever. 

Smith Mountain Lake covers approximately 22000 acres and has over 500 miles of shoreline.  It is within a day's drive to most of the major cities on the East Coast and has become known Internationally, as one of the top inland water destinations on the East Coast.  Smith Mountain Lake is now over 40 years old and offers Art Museums, Music Venues, and Winery nearby.  There is always something to do at Smith Mountain Lake. 
Come visit us for a day...and stay a lifetime!


CLIMATE

At Smith Mountain Lake we enjoy the 4 distinct seasons of the year and the endless array of colors.  The average temperature in the summer falls in the mid - 70s and in the winter is in the high 30s. Annual precipitation is 45 inches of rain and 15 inches of snow


BOAT RENTALS

Bridgewater Plaza Marina & Boat Rentals
540.721.1639
800.729-1639


FoxPort Marina & Lodge
Phone Number: 540.721.2451


Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales
Phone Number: 540.721.5363
800.488.4516

Parkway Marina
Phone Number: 540.297.4412


Virgil Naff Sea Doo Sales & Rentals
Phone Number: 434.528.0462

Wet Connection
Phone Number: 540.721.4800

Adventures on Houseboats
Phone Number: 540.366.8202
 



MARINAS
Camper's Paradise Marina

Phone Number: 540.297.6109

Crazy Horse Campgrounds & Marina
Phone Number: 540.721.2792

Mitchell's Point Marina
Phone Number: 540-297-7174

Pelican Point Yacht Club
Phone Number: 540.576.2019

Smith Mountain Lake Chapter, Antique & Classic Boats
Phone Number: 540.890.2027

Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina
Phone Number: 540.297.7100
Toll Free: 800.721.3273

Southern Belle Cruises

Phone Number: 540.537.9086

Located at Campers Paradise Marina


SWIMMING

The Smith Mountain Lake State Park is one of the most popular places for swimming.  http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml


FISHING

1A Sport Fishing Expedition w/PointRunner

Captain Travis Fitzgerald

Phone Number: 540.836.0145

A Fishing Experience with Spike's Prime Time Fishin',Inc

Spike & Kathy Franceshini

Phone Number: 540.297.5611

Angling Adventures w/Virginia Outdoorsman

Captain Mike Snead

Phone Number: 540.721.4867

A Striper Adventure with The Shad Taxi

Captain Todd

Phone Number: 540.797.2528

Captain Bert's Fishin Charters & Waterfront Lodging
Pam or Daniel Berthiaume
Phone Number: 540.721.5788

Captain Fred Price To Fish on Striper Guide Charters
Price, Capt. Fred

Phone Number: 540.721.4442


Dale Wilson's Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service

Phone Number: 540.297.5650

Kenny's Striper Guide Service

Capt. Kenny Short

Phone Number: 540.721.4736

Pullin Drag Striper Guide Services

Captain Wendell Dudley

Phone Number: 540.721.1159


Rockfish Adventures
Fitzgerald, Erik
Phone Number: 866.943.1125


Rodbender Striper Guide Service
Capt. Steve Fitzgerald
Phone Number: 540.297.1982 or 800.820.2575

Stone Mountain Guide Service
Goyne, John
Phone Number: 540.297.6898


Smith Mountain Striper Club Inc
.

Angie Behan , Treasurer  540.793.2420

P.O. Box 785, Hardy, VA 24101
 



GOLF AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

Westlake Golf & Country Club
(540) 721-4214 (public)
The Waterfront Country Club
(540) 721-2397 (private)
The Water's Edge Country Club
(540) 576-3343 (private)

Mariner's Landing
(540) 297-7888 (public)
Sycamore Ridge
(540) 297-6490 (public)


WINERIES ALL IN A FEW HOURS DRIVE FROM SML

AmRhein Wine Cellars

9243 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, VA 24059

540.929.4632

Fincastle Vineyard and Winery
203 Maple Ridge Lane, Fincastle, Virginia 24090
540-591-9000

Hickory Hill Winery
1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA 24121
Phone:540.296.1393

Peaks of Otter Winery
2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523
540.586.3707


Tomahawk Mill Winery

9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham, VA 24531
434.432.1063


Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt. Chestnut Road, Roanoke, VA 24018
540.725.9463

White Rock Vineyards & Winery

2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview, VA 24095

Smith Mountain Lake is also host to one of the state’s premier wine festivals  in the Fall each year. Over twenty wineries, food, entertainment and arts and crafts.

ACCOMMODATIONS

At the Lake Rentals 866-721-1638
Alicia Yowell 703-620-6472
Beautiful House 703-620-4408

Belview Bay Condominiums

540-297-4412

Bernards Landing

540-721-8870

Blue Ridge Campground

540-721-3866

Campers Paradise Inn

540-297-6109

Cabin One At Cedar Key

703-281-0622

Cedar Key Resort

703-442-9208

The Claiborne House

540-483-4616

Comfort Inn - Rocky Mount

540-489-4000

Coveside Cottages

540-297-3221

Crazy Horse Campground

540-721-2792

Eagles Roost Campground

540-297-7381

Enchanted Cedar Cottages

703-620-4408

Franklin Motel

540-483-9962

Deborah Heisler 540-890-5610

Lake Inn

888-466-LAKE

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales


Lodge at Cedar Key

540-297-5610 or
1-800-572-6098

6098703-620-4408

Mitchells Point Marina Campground

540-297-7174

Overhome Bed & Breakfast

540-721-5516

Long and Foster Property Management

540-297-4111

SML Vacation Rentals Online

www.smith-mountain-lake.com

Saunders Marina

540-297-4412

Smith Mt. Dock & Lodge

804-927-5100

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

800-933-7275

Silver Bay View Cottage

703-281-0622

Stone Manor Bed & Breakfast

540-297-1414

Vista Pointe

804-927-5724


LAKEWATCH PROPERTIES OF SML LLC
50 Firstwatch Drive, Unit 103
Moneta, Virginia 24121
(Located in the Lakewatch Retail Center)
Office Phone - (540) 719-0200

Toll Free - 877-726-LAKE (5253)
Fax # - (540) 719-0212
Email:
  info@lakewatchproperties.com

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