Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state of Virginia.

Give Mom a real treat this Mother's Day. Ride with a ranger on our 30-foot pontoon boat and learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the state park. Keep a lookout for an abundance of wildlife which makes Smith Mountain Lake its home. Watch to see the ospreys that have returned to the lake from their winter home in the Caribbean.

Spoil Mom with a delightful cup of tea.

Bring Mom out for a Wildflower Walk to uncover some of Virginia's prettiest, yet often overlooked, treasures.

Join us at Smith Mountain Lake State Park for National Kids to Parks Day.

Looking for a family friendly way to kick off your summer fun?

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Who-who's there?

Our summer concert series is back, so get ready for some "foot-stomping" fun with an evening of bluegrass music.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Explore the life cycle of butterflies. Learn what is special about the monarch butterfly. What do they like to eat?

Who made those footprints?

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts. Memorial Day is a time to give thanks to all the brave men and women who fought to give us our freedom.

Look for the park interpreter on the sidewalk between the pavilion and sand at the swimming beach to have some fun making bubbles.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep. Hang it up at your campsite or take it home with you. Discover a wide variety of birds as they fly in to enjoy your "buffet".

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Head to Smith Mountain Lake State Park to enjoy all this fishing clinic has to offer.

National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.

Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.

Head on over to the park to meet Ranger Parker Redfox, the Virginia State Parks mascot.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Ride with a ranger as we explore the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park on a beautiful summer evening.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of great music with "Common Ground".

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.

Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.

Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.

Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?

The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.