Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Park-wide

When

May 4, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state of Virginia. This race has been around for a long time and is one of the most popular in the VTSMTS. Presented by Virginia Amateur Sports, here's your chance to test your endurance while swimming (750 meters), cycling (20 kilometers), and running (5 kilometers) through one of Virginia's most beautiful state parks. The swim starts and finishes at the well-groomed swimming beach. The bike course is rolling throughout. The run course is all inside the park and is a nice flat to rolling out and back affair.
This event benefits Virginia Amateur Sports and the ALS Foundation. Virginia Amateur Sports, a Roanoke based non-profit group, works to promote access to sporting events of all kinds to Virginia residents.

The event begins at the beach pavilion. Click HERE for more information, registration fees, or to sign up.

Appalachian Power SML Triathlon

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: yes-varies.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov