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Cave Mountain Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open Early April to Late October, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Entrance gate is closed and locked daily from 10 pm to 6 am.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
37.5745, -79.5344
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.5745° N · 79.5344° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area welcomes generations of families who enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. Cave Mountain Lake is easily accessed from I-81 and offers close proximity to historic Lexington and access to Natural Bridge State Park.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Cave Mountain Lake Campground free?

No. Cave Mountain Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Cave Mountain Lake Campground?

From I-81 northbound: Take exit 175. Turn left onto U.S. Route 11 and continue 2 miles into Natural Bridge. Once in Natural Bridge, take a right onto VA State Route 130 east and continue approximately 3.2 miles. Then turn right on State Route 759 for 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 781; the Cave Mountain Lake entrance is 1.6 miles ahead on the left. From I-81 southbound: Take exit 180A. This is a left side exit off the interstate. Continue on U.S. Route 11 south into Natural Bridge. Once in Natural Bridge take a left onto VA State Route 130 east and continue approximately 3.2 miles. Then turn right on State Route 759 for 3.2 miles. Turn right on State Route 781; the Cave Mountain Lake entrance is 1.6 miles ahead on the left.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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