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Smith Mountain Campground

Smith Mountain Campground operates as a family-owned facility in Huddleston, accommodating RVs up to 60 feet with full hookups. The campground sits close to Smith Mountain Lake, providing campers with lake access for fishing and boating activities.

Sites spread across the property with adequate spacing between units. Valerie P. notes the campground is "very well maintained & clean" with an attentive camp host. The facility includes a catch-and-release fishing pond, playground equipment, basketball hoop, and bocce court. A pavilion serves group gatherings, while a grassy field offers space for recreational activities.

The bathhouse provides four private bathrooms that reviewers consistently describe as clean. Full hookups include electric, water, and sewer connections, plus a dump station for those needing it. WiFi reaches throughout the campground, though some guests report standard speeds that could use upgrading. Check-in operates through a text system that allows direct site access upon arrival.

Access requires consideration for larger rigs due to the angled entry from Route 40. The Penhook store nearby stocks basic supplies including ice, bait, and groceries. For broader camping options in the region, see campgrounds near Penhook. The campground welcomes pets and offers seasonal sites alongside overnight camping.

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Map & DirectionsSmith Mountain Campground is located in Virginia near Penhook

Private Campground

Directions

The park is on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, approximately 40 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke and 140 miles from Richmond. To get there, take U.S. 460 to Route 122 South to Moneta, then go east on Route 608 to White House. Next go south on Route 626 for two miles to park entrance.

Address

155 Liberty Rd
Penhook, VA 24137

Coordinates

36.9789228 N
79.59510759999999 W

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Access

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Site Types

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Drive Time

1 hr 24 min from Blacksburg, VA
1 hr 25 min from Blacksburg, VA
1 hr 28 min from Burlington, NC
1 hr 29 min from Burlington, NC

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Reviews11 Camper Reviews - Smith Mountain Campground

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amanda M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 30, 2026

Smith Mountain Lake

Nice and quiet - friendly service. Plenty of amenities as well as options. Stayed here to attend a concert at The Coves Amphitheater in Union Hall, VA.

Month of VisitMay

Valerie P.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2024

Nice clean & spacious independent campground

This is a very well maintained& clean campground. The owner is great and the camp host was very attentive. There is a good sized catch and release pond, we were at site#17 that was one site from the pond and not sure if you could see the water from#18 but the short walk to the pond is up a small hill/bunker like thing so there’s not a direct view of the water from#17 if that’s what you are looking for. There is a good play area and nice pavilion for groups and a smaller camping area down from the bathhouse. We have a 22’ TT, but I imagine the turn into the campground with a large motorhome would need some consideration for the driver to take their time. The drive to Smith Mountain Lake is not bad. The entry road off of RT 40 is at an angle, not a 90 degree turn so if you are coming from the East, it’s at the top of the hill but more than a 90 deg turn, coming from the West on 40 it’s an easy turn but you can’t see the traffic coming up the hill so be careful. There’s a convenience store, Penhook store, on 40 and it does have some raw and frozen meats, bait, ice, charcoal and the other basic store stuff. We came from the West and Rocky Mount has a Kroger and Wak-Mart. Wi-Fi was standard campground speed, didn’t use the bathhouse,power and water presser were good, site could have been a bit more level but they may work on that over the winter. Check in was a breeze, directly to the site but still greeted and checked on by the host. Some full timers and seasonal trailers but they were in good shape and clean. September stay so still had mosquitoes and fresh stink bugs, yeah! Have fun!

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Austin H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2023

Nice stay

Had everything we needed and was a nice 30 amp hookup and water hookup and a dump sight but the wifi extended do need a bit of an upgrade.

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Month of VisitJuly

Dawn G.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2023

Peaceful & quiet

1st time to this park & we have a seasonal site, work camping as hosts for the owners. Great owners, nice spacious sites, well kept grounds, super clean bathrooms, great fishing pond and close to Smith Mountain Lake for fishing/boating. Plenty of room for your boats to park.

Site13

Month of VisitMay

Thank you for the great review Dawn! We appreciate all that you and your husband do for our park!! You both are wonderful hosts!

Katie

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2023

Wonderful small camp ground, but with room for anyone

This is definitely a camp ground that will be on my come again list! Well maintained with spacious sites. Definitely not packed in like sardines the way other camp grounds can be. Quiet and peaceful, without the insane golf carts driving everywhere.

Reservations and check in were such a breeze. You can reserve your site (they’re all great) and on the day of your arrival you receive a text to check in, and can proceed directly to your site. All Wi-Fi password etc is included in welcome message. Text fire firewood delivery or any other needs.

Great catch and release fishing pond, grassy field to play som catch or toss the football around. Small playground, basketball hoop and bocce.

The owner is absolutely wonderful and helpful. I was impressed immediately upon arrival.

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Month of VisitJune

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Thank you for the wonderful detailed review of our little piece of paradise! We appreciate you time and effort!

Renee M.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2022

Wonderful campground!

Great private campground, kept up well with large sites next to wooded areas.

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Matt R.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Great spot

This is a great family run campground. We stayed 3 nights and the owners were very accommodating. Clean bathrooms and showers. Close to the lake!

Chris P.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Beautiful camp, excellent owners, a great experience.

We got a spot here and have loved it so far. Very close to Smith Mountain Lake and it's absolutely beautiful here. The campground is very well maintained and the facilities are top notch.

Cammi T.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2020

Clean

Husband and I went there 2 weeks ago owner was very friendly and campground was exceptionally clean.

Julianne S.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2019

Very nice campground

Nice family owned campground with site by a babbling brook. 4 private bathrooms that are very clean at a centrally located cabin. The RV side is one one half with tent camping on the other. We got in late our first night and went to a super cute restaurant right down the street called meat, fork &cork. Nice owners. Would definitely return. They also give a AAA discount

Steven B.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2019

Traditional, friendly, relaxed, family-owned, repeater, camper-focused

My husband and I just purchased Smith Mountain Campground in December 2018. We are so happy to have found this gem as this has been our dream for many years. I grew up working in a campground; calling Bingo, lifeguarding, working at the concession stand. It was one of the best experiences of my teen years. The seasonals would invite us (bingo workers) over to their sites to sit by the fire and drink beer. Gosh, so many good memories!! That's what I want my new campground to be all about, GOOD MEMORIES for everyone that stays with us!! Please come visit!