SMITH MOUNTAIN

CAMPGROUND

Welcome to Smith Mountain Lake

Welcome to Smith Mountain Campground, a family-owned destination for RV camping in Virginia. Just minutes from Smith Mountain Lake, our campground offers full-hookup RV sites, quiet surroundings, and access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the region. Stay with us in Penhook and enjoy a relaxing getaway with fishing, hiking, and boating right at your doorstep.

About Smith Mountain Campground

Smith Mountain Campground is family owned and operated, nestled at the foot of scenic Smith Mountain. Just minutes from two public boat launches on Smith Mountain Lake, it’s the perfect gateway to days spent boating, fishing, and relaxing by the water. Guests can hike our private trail, cast a line in the stocked pond, gather around the campfire under the stars, and savor the simple pleasures of camping. Our visitors often say it feels welcoming, laid-back, and the ideal place to slow down and truly connect with nature.

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Explore The Area

Accommodations at Smith Mountain Campground

Choose from spacious RV sites with full hookups or partial hook ups to accommodate a simpler travel experience.  All our sites are easy to access, conveniently located near campground amenities, with plenty of room to spread out and set in peaceful surroundings for a relaxing stay.

Back-in Sites

50/30 AMP Full hookups

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Convenient back in sites with 50/30 amp electric, water, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Pull Through Sites

50/30 AMP Full hookups

Convenient pull-through sites with 50/30 amp electric, water, sewer, picnic tables, and fire rings.

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30 AMP WATER/ELECTRIC

Perfect for tents, pop-ups, truck campers, and RVs up to 40 feet. These sites are near our bathhouse, which has four private tiled bathrooms with showers, sinks, toilets, and outlets.

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At Smith Mountain Campground, we want your stay to be simple, fun, and relaxing. Spend the day fishing in our stocked pond, take the kids to the playground, or host a cookout at the pavilion. Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while our sports courts bring friendly competition to your evenings. For added flexibility, we offer early check-in and late check-out options to make your camping trip even easier.

Amenities

Local Attractions

Smith Mountain Campground’s location makes it easy to enjoy the very best of Penhook and Smith Mountain Lake. Within minutes, you can reach public boat launches, restaurants, and popular attractions throughout central Virginia. Whether you’re looking for history, local flavor, or family fun, our campground is the perfect starting point.

Explore Smith Mountain Lake, hike nearby trails, or plan day trips to popular spots like Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hickory Hill Vineyards, and the Smith Mountain Lake Dam Visitors Center.

Things to Do

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Enjoy local dining at restaurants around Penhook and Smith Mountain Lake, including Carl’s Place, Mexico Viejo, and Napoli by the Lake.

Restaurants

Guest Reviews

Campers return year after year because of our clean facilities, peaceful setting, and welcoming staff. Here are just a few things our guests have said about staying at Smith Mountain Campground:

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    Nicely maintained, dog-friendly campground with friendly staff. The new owner, Steven, is very accommodating and helpful. The camp host, Jeff, is a very hospitable and handy guy who works hard to keep the property looking good. No complaints with our 3wk stay here. Clean, private bathhouse and lots of friendly fellow campers. 5 min drive to Smith Mountain trail that I was able to run several times. Nice 10mile trail with a view of the lake. 10-15 min drive from several boat ramps.


Nicely maintained, dog-friendly campground with friendly staff. The new owner, Steven, is very accommodating and helpful. The camp host, Jeff, is a very hospitable and handy guy who works hard to keep the property looking good...

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Tiffany T.

This was our first time to SMC, and it was AWESOME! I was emailing with Steven, the owner, who is a fabulous person. He sent us all kinds restaurant ideas and also let us know about the local public boat launch...

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    This was our first time to SMC, and it was AWESOME! I was emailing with Steven, the owner, who is a fabulous person. He sent us all kinds restaurant ideas and also let us know about the local public boat launch which is only 2.9 miles away and was VERY easy to access and use. We met Jeff once we got there, super great guy, very friendly and kept the campground looking good. He was always riding his cart around cleaning up and greeting folks. GREAT guy. Clean bathrooms with showers. Very important for me to feel safe, have a peaceful campground and not be too far from a local mart to pick up items. This campground is all of those things! Carl's is right down the street, easy to get a boat in and out of, and has breakfast too! Would absolutely stay here again.

Misty H.

The Brewer’s” we have been coming to the Smith Mountain Campground for a few years now and we always come back! One of the quietest campgrounds we have ever been in. Clean! Well Maintained! Super friendly people! Helpful owners!!

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    The Brewer’s” we have been coming to the Smith Mountain Campground for a few years now and we always come back! One of the quietest campgrounds we have ever been in. Clean! Well Maintained! Super friendly people! Helpful owners!! We ended up having a truck issue and was allowed to leave our TriToon until the next day so we could pull the camper out. It feels like home to us when we come here to camp!