There are variety of Electric Hookup. Such as 50, 50 amp, and true.

There are variety of Driveway Surface. Such as gravel and paved.

There are variety of Location Rating. Such as good and prime.

52 of 65 campsites have Food Storage Locker

This is a picture of Campsite A-1.

Picture of driveway and steps leading up to campsite A-1.

This is a picture of Campsite A-2.

This is a picture of the access to Campsite A-2

This is a picture of Campsite A-3

This is a picture of access to Campsite A-3.

This is a picture of the steps up to Campsite A-4.

This is a picture of Campsite A-4.

This is a picture of Campsite A-5.

This is a picture of the driveway and access to Campsite A-5.

This is a picture of Campsite A-6.

This is a picture of the campsite number of site A-17.

This is a picture of the driveway and parking pad for Campsite A-7.

This is a picture of Campsite A-7.

This is a picture of the driveway and steps to Campsite A-8.

This is a picture of Campsite A-8.

This is a picture of Campsite A-9 with driveway and steps up to the campsite.

This is a picture of hte driveway for Campsite A-9.

This is a picture of Campsite A-9.

This is a picture of the driveway and access to Campsite A-10.

This is a picture of the driveway and access to Campsite A-12.

This is a picture of Campsite A-12.

This is a picture of campsite A-13.

This is a picture of the driveway and access to Campsite A-13.

This is a picture of Campsite A-14.

This is a picture of the parking area for Campsite A-14.

This is a picture of Campsite A-15.

This is a picture of driveway and steps to access Campsite A-15.

This is a picture of the site marker for Campsite A-16.

This is a picture of Campsite A-16.

This is a picture of Campsite A-17.

This is a picture of the driveway for Campsite A-17.

A photo of Site A18 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Full Hookup, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A19 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A20 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A20 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A21 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A21 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A23 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

Site A23 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A24 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Food Storage, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A24 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table

A photo of Site A25 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A26 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A26 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Waterfront

A photo of Site A27 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Full Hookup, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A27 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A28 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A29 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A30 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A31 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

Site A31 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

Site A32 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A32 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site A32 of Loop White Oak Loop A at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Full Hookup, Lantern Pole

This is a picture of Campsite A-33.

This is a picture of site marker for Campsite A-33.

This is a picture of the access to Campsite A-34.

This is a picture of Campsite A-34.

This is a picture of Campsite A-35.

This is a picture of access to Campsite A-35.

Campsite B1 - level, gravel

Campsite B2 - level, gravel

Campsite B3 - level, gravel

Campsite B4 - level, gravel

Campsite B5A - level, gravel - Shares a driveway with B5B

Shared driveway between Loop B (River Bend) campsites 5A & 5B

B05A

Shared driveway.  Loop B (River Bend) campsites 5A & 5B.

Campsite B5B - level, gravel

B05B

Campsite B7 - level, gravel

Campsite B8 - level, gravel

Campsite B9 - level, gravel

Campsite B11 - level, gravel

Campsite B12 - level, gravel

Campsite B13 - level, gravel

A photo of Site C01 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C02 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C03 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad

A photo of Site C04 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C05 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C07 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C09 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C11 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C12 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C13 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C15 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site C15 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Shade, Tent Pad

A photo of Site C17 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

Interior of beach bathhouse pavilion.

The island in the lower lake.

Accessible fishing pier at the lower lake.

Meadow Loop C from the Upper Lake dam.

Civilian Conservation Corps constructed beach bathhouse pavilion.

Ramp to access lower lake swimming.

Lower lake swimming beach in early morning.

Lower Sherando Lake in the early morning.

Loop A volunteer campground host.

A photo of facility SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING with Waterfront

Loop A bathhouse next to site A-11.

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking in the shade, fishing in the lakes, or swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The 25 acre Lower Lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with a sand beach, accessible ramp to the water's edge, and a beach bathhouse with changing and shower facilities.  Fishing and boating are also available outside the designated swimming area of the lake.  Fishing is in stocked trout waters during the spring and fall seasons.  Visitors will need to have the appropriate Virginia fishing license, National Forest stamp, and trout stamp.  Boats with gasoline motors are not permitted on the lower lake - electric troll motors, canoes, kayaks, or similar boats only.  A hand-carry ramp is available for access to the lake adjacent to the parking area.

Fishing only is available at the 7 acre Upper Lake.  This lake is also stocked during the spring and fall seasons and the appropriate licenses are required.  Boats are allowed, but there is no launch access - hand carry only.  Parking is available at a small area below the group camp area and a walking trail will lead you to the lake.  Swimming is not allowed in the upper lake.

Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake on the Lakeside and Cliff Trails to a day hike up the mountain on the White Rock Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  For the more adventurous hiker, more challenging day hikes and backpacking trips are available by heading up the Blue Loop Trail to the Torry Ridge Trail to Bald Mountain and beyond.  <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground is divided into three loops: Meadow Loop (Loop C) and River Bend Loop (Loop B) have campsites with electric hookups which are suitable for larger camping units and RV's; White Oak Loop (Loop A) has non-electric campsites, suitable for tents and camping units less than 20 feet in length.<strong> All camping requires a reservation prior to arriving. Campsites can be reserved via Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777.</strong> No first-come, first-serve sites. <br></p>
<p>Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, serving table, lantern post, and campfire ring with grill. The designated tent pads are covered with a fine brown sandy gravel.  Showers, flush toilets and drinking water hydrants are located in each loop. The water hydrants are not threaded for hose hook-ups. Most campsites are equipped with a food storage locker for securing your food due to bear activity.  It is mandatory that all food be either stored in a food storage locker or secured in a locked vehicle.  Violators are subject to a fine.  You are camping in the mountains with unlevel ground. Please be prepared.    </p>
<p>A trailer dump station is located along the main road between the entrance station and the road to the lower lake parking.  A potable water station with threaded hose (to fill RV tanks) is located within the campground, opposite of the Day-Use parking area near the Williams Branch picnic area bathroom.  Both the dump station and fill station are signed.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits between Lower Sherando Lake and Upper Sherando Lake at an elevation of about 1,800 feet in the shadows of Torry Ridge. The Upper Lake is 7 acres and is fed by the waters of the North Fork of Back Creek.  The Lower Lake is 25 acres and is fed by springs, the North Fork of Back Creek, and Williams Branch, so the water stays refreshingly cool all summer long.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>There are opportunities for gas, groceries, and firewood at convenience stores and local vendors along the state road to Sherando Lake.  Ice can be purchased at the Sherando Lake Visitor Center during operating hours, which vary seasonally.  Additional supplies can be obtained in Stuarts Draft, about a 15 minute drive away.<br><br>The Blue Ridge Parkway, with its scenic overlooks and ridgetop views, is a short 3 mile drive up State Route 664 from the Sherando Lake entrance.  The Wintergreen Resort offers a golf course and ski area within 10 miles of Sherando Lake.  Cabin rentals are available near Sherando Lake from local private vendors.</p>

Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking in the shade, fishing in the lakes, or swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach.

WHITE OAK LOOP A - A06

Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

food storage locker

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-0ft

trailer-20ft

pickup camper-0ft

pop up camper-20ft

vehicle-0ft

Campsites

A01

A02

A03

A04

A05

A06

A07

A08

A09

A10

A12

A13

A14

A15

A16

A17

A18

A19

A20

A21

A22

A23

A24

A25

A26

A27

A28

A29

A30

A31

A32

A33

A34

A35

B01

B02

B03

B04

B05A

B05B

B07

B08

B09

B10

B11

B12

B13

C01

C02

C03

C04

C05

C06

C07

C08

C09

C10

C11

C12

C13