Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Natural Bridge Station, VA, VA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.The picnic shelter is a historic structure that does not support accessibility standards. Parking is available in the day-use parking area and the shelter is reached via a foot bri
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter offers rustic beauty 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 and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Copperhead, and Northern Watersnake present in area. Fishing restricted to youth ages 15 and under.
Insider tips for Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability 7-acre lake has designated swimming area with sand beach Close to Natural Bridge State Park for additional recreation
Skip Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available at sites. Traveling outside May-October window - seasonal operations only. Need multiple campsites - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter: May-October — Campground seasonal operations run May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cave Mountain Lake Family 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 Group Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter (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 Group Picnic Shelter is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.The picnic shelter is a historic structure that does not support accessibility standards. Parking is available in the day-use parking area and the shelter is reached via a foot bridge and along a gravel path.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
7-acre lake has designated swimming area with sand beach
Close to Natural Bridge State Park for additional recreation
Campground seasonal operations run May through October only
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Getting there →
From I- 81 North, take Exit 175 just south of Natural Bridge, Virginia. Go north on U.S. Highway 11 toward Natural Bridge (left turn facing the Exxon station). From Natural Bridge, follow Route 130 East at the intersection with U.S. Highway 11 (right turn at the Natural Bridge parking lot). Continue on Route 130 East for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto State Route 781. The entrance for Cave M
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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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