Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Natural Bridge Station, VA, VA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (264 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and the Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.This location has limited staffing. Please call (540) 291-2188 for general information.Cave Mountain Lake offers 41 reservable campsites at this time.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
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Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp offers a rustic getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains with easy interstate access and proximity to historic Lexington and Natural Bridge State Park. The 7-acre lake provides swimming at a designated sand beach area plus fishing and hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Copperhead, and Northern Watersnake present within 8km of campground.
Insider tips for Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites. Designated swimming area includes a sand beach on the 7-acre lake.
Skip Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp if: You need RV hookups—none are available.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You want to fish and are over age 15—youth-only fishing April-June per RIDB..
Best time to visit Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.. April-June — Youth fishing (ages 15 and under) available April 1st through June per RIDB description..
Nearby campgrounds: Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp (Natural Bridge Station, VA), Hopper Creek Group Camp (Natural Bridge Station, VA), North Creek (Buchanan, VA), Peaks Of Otter Campground (Asheville, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Cell signal at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp (Natural Bridge Station, VA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and the Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.This location has limited staffing. Please call (540) 291-2188 for general information.Cave Mountain Lake offers 41 reservable campsites at this time.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites.
Designated swimming area includes a sand beach on the 7-acre lake.
Official operating season per verified data.
Youth fishing (ages 15 and under) available April 1st through June per RIDB description.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I- 81 North, take Exit 175 just south of Natural Bridge. Go north on U.S. Highway 11. Turn right at the Natural Bridge parking lot onto Route 130 East. Continue for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for about 3 miles, then turn right again onto State Route 781. Turn left into the recreation area, then bear left at the Y intersection and continue into the campground. From I-81 South, take exit 180 (left exit) and continue south to N
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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