USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Sherando Lake Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Group Site: $50 per night
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,995 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ORGANIZATIONAL LOOP (NFSR 91H) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Nearest town
- Stuarts Draft, VA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Sherando Lake Recreation Area is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families enjoy picnicking in this shaded and woody area, while relaxing on the sandy beach of a 25-acre spring-fed lake. Access to multiple trailheads and rustic architecture provide numerous points of interest for families to enjoy. The Group Camping area is designated for tent camping only. There are five distinct campsites suitable for up to 15 campers each. When all five campsites are occupied by a single group, the Group Size Limit is 75 people. A large grassy common space in the middle of the Group Camp Area is a great place to gather or organize pick up ball games. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | 2° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 29° | 8° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 34° | 10° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 43° | 26° | 84° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 54° | 34° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 60° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 66° | 54° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 67° | 55° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 61° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 45° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 33° | 22° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 28° | -3° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Trailhead · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Slacks Overlook Trail 2.6 mi Hike, Slacks Overlook Trail Connector Hike · Drive there - Trailhead · 2.0 mi as the crow flies
White Rock Falls Trail 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead · 2.0 mi as the crow flies
The Priest Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead · 2.2 mi as the crow flies
White Rock Gap Trail 2.6 mi Hike, White Rock Falls Trail Connector 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead · 2.2 mi as the crow flies
Appalachian National Scenic Trail 116 mi Hike · Drive there
All 610 trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · All 224 trails in Blue Ridge Parkway
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 65 sites
- Sherando Lake Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 5 sites
- Oronoco Campground · USDA Forest Service · 18 mi
- Glen Maury Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 23 mi · 155 sites
- James River State Park · Virginia State Parks · 23 mi · 62 sites
All public campgrounds in Virginia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.