Welcome to Sherando Lake, known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sherando's beauty and history are part of the lives of several generations of Virginians. Families bring their children to Sherando an relive memories of their own parents bringing them.

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The recreation area, situated on the shores of a 25-acre spring fed lake, first opened to the public in 1936. Then, as now, the buildings of native stone and timber blend into the natural and rugged surroundings.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built campsites, restrooms, and shelters for the recreation area. During the 1960''s, the Soil Conservation Service created 7-acre Upper Sherando Lake by building a flood control structure on Back Creek, just above the camping area.

Through the years, more campsites and an amphitheater were built. Renovations in 1996 added electrical hook-ups and barrier-free access to the Riverbend campsites and in 1997, barrier-free bathhouses to Riverbend and Meadow camping loops.

Swim in Sherando Lake and enjoy a sandy beach, a wading area for children, shaded play areas, and a bathhouse with warm showers. There are no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk.

Overnight visitors can camp in the 65-unit campground, of which 30 sites of electric hook-ups. Each unit has a parking spur, picnic table, tent pad, and lantern post. Recreational vehicles up to 35 feet can be accommodated at some sites. The campground has flush toilets and central water hydrants. The family sites are first-come, first-served. A trailer dumping station is located near the entrance station.

Between the Lake and the camping area is the Williams Branch Picnic Shelter, providing group picnickers with protection from the elements. Additional information and reservations may be obtained by calling the Glenwood & Pedlar Ranger District Office at (540) 291-2188.