About Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp 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. Cave Mountain Lake covers seven acres and was built in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, using existing natural rock buttresses to form the 35-foot dam. A grassy field extends from the lake's sandy beach to forested hills that paint a scenic backdrop. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area which includes a sand beach. Fishing for youth only (ages 15 and under) is open from April 1st through June 15th, then fishing is open to anglers of all ages with a valid Virginia fishing license for the remainder of the season. There are several…
- Fees: Interagency Senior and Access Passes are not applicable to group camping fees.
- Season: early-April – late-October
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Glasgow, VA · 37.57583, -79.53417
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Knob | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Wilson Mountain | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Sprouts Run | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Glenwood Horse | Horse | 2.0 mi | 68.2 mi |
| Belfast | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10 mi
Propane: 3.7 mi