The Blue Ridge Mountain Foothills Hides Virginia's Lake Getaway With Serene Beaches, Campsites, And Trails

North Carolina border is an outdoor recreation haven with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and simply spending time in ...
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Jury awards $750,000 to families evicted over race at Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. (Photo by Casey Johnson/Getty Images) A Franklin County jury has awarded $750,000 in damages to two families who were evicted from a Smith Mountain ...
The Roanoke Times

Bedford County supervisors approve Smith Mountain Lake campground

The master plan for the 10-plus-acre Sweet Water R.V. Park includes six tent sites; 18 RV sites; a camp store, which would not sell alcohol; and recreation amenities. The camp store also would house ...
WSET

Smith Mountain Lake State Park named second-best lake beach in U.S.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country! The 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards have named Smith Mountain ...
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Virginia's 'Lake Tahoe Of The East' Is A Blue Ridge Mountain Utopia Full Of Parks, Beaches, And Cute Rentals

Lake Tahoe is world-renowned for its stunning views, four distinct seasons of incredible outdoor activities, and crystal-clear sapphire waters. Despite being 2,500 miles away, central Virginia boasts ...
WSET

'More resources': State budget includes funding for water testing at Smith Mountain Lake

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — The new state budget, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, includes funding for more testing at Smith Mountain Lake and other inland waterways in Virginia. In the summer of ...
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park vying for best lakeside beach title

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in the running for a USA Today “10 Best Award” as one of the best lakeside beaches. Andy Bruns, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake ...
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Jury awards $750,000 to two families who were racially discriminated against by owner of “Lazy Cove Campground”

Two families have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in a landmark case after a jury found the owner of Lazy Cove Campground in Smith Mountain Lake discriminated against them based on race.
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Smith Mountain Lake names new park manager

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE (WFXR)- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has named a new park manager for Smith Mountain Lake. James Wright replaced Chris Fritze, who was promoted to ...