Virginia · Camping · Natural Bridge Station · Near Buchanan

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

40
sites
Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 40 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,217 ft
  • Near Natural Bridge StationGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and the Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Scotto's Pizza

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rainsCarol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

    Stonewall Jackson House

    Museum

    Museum · 15 mi from Buchanan

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain (commons)

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Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

    Best months: March–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 27°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 29°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      57° / 35°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      69° / 44°

      9 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 67°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 66°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 36°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buchanan, VA, 8.8 mi away at 880 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

40 sites for tent and RV camping

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