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Virginia
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Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
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Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Popular family campground located near two mountain lakes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Features swimming beaches, hiking trails, and excellent trout fishing opportunities.

SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND
~3 min drive
Group tent camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains near a spring-fed lake with sandy beach access.
MAUPIN FIELD A.T. SHELTER
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
HARPERS CREEK A.T. SHELTER
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
SEELEY-WOODWORTH A.T. SHELTER
~20 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Oronoco
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Sherando Lake Campground
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
COW CAMP GAP A.T. SHELTER
~30 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
Sherando Lake Campground
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Maryland.