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Claytor Lake is located in Southwest Virginia and features a Claytor Lake State Park. The lake is ideal for swimming, boating, paddlesports, hiking and picnicking while surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The state park features 3 lodges, 15 cabins, and a full-service marina with slips, supplies, fuel, and boat rentals. [links]
Pretty white sand awaits you at Lake Arrowhead Beach, 34-acre lake beach just below Skyline Drive. Concessions and a lifeguard are on-site, as are picnic accommodations. The lake also welcomes fishing and boating (bring your own kayak or canoe - no gas engines). more
Lake Keokee is a 92 acre lake, surrounded by a lovely wooded area, may be used for fishing or boating. The lake features a paved boat launching ramp, four picnic units with tables and grills, and a 3.7 mile lakeshore loop trail that provides access for shore fishing and wildlife walking.
Cavitt's Creek Park and Lake in Tazewell is a 54-acre lake surrounded by breathtaking mountains. Spend a weekend camping, rent paddle boats or "john" boats, or bring your own boat (no gas engines) to one of the two ramps. The lake is stocked with Trout, Bass, Walleye, and more. Don't forget your fishing license! [links]
Settle onto the beach area to enjoy swimming, the sun, and a picnic at Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Fishing is also welcome at this 7-acre lake. Camping available. more
Virginia's third largest lake, Lake Anna welcomes you to enjoy your favorite watersport pleasure. Thirteen-thousand acres of water surface area provide 200 miles of shoreline. [links]