Sherando Lake

Sherando Lake is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sherando's beauty and history are part of the lives of several generations of Virginians. Families bring their children to Sherando an relive memories of their own parents bringing them.

The recreation area, situated on the shores of a 25-acre spring fed lake, first opened to the public in 1936. Then, as now, the buildings of native stone and timber blend into the natural and rugged surroundings.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built campsites, restrooms, and shelters for the recreation area. During the 1960's, the Soil Conservation Service created 7-acre Upper Sherando Lake by building a flood control structure on Back Creek, just above the camping area.

Through the years, more campsites and an amphitheater were built. Renovations in 1996 added electrical hook-ups and barrier-free access to the Riverbend campsites and in 1997, barrier-free bathhouses to Riverbend and Meadow camping loops.

<b>Directions</b>

From I-64 West (Richmond, Charlottesville, New Port News), take exit 96 at Lyndhurst. Turn left onto route 624 which runs into route 664 going south. Follow routes 624 and 664 for a total of 10 miles and turn right into Sherando Lake.

From I-81, take I-64 East at Staunton. Then take exit 96 at Lyndhurst. Turn right onto route 624 which runs into route 664 going south. Follow routes 624 and 664 for a total of 10 miles and turn right into Sherando Lake.

From the Blue Ridge Parkway, at milepost 16, turn onto Route 814 to route 664 going north. Sherando entrance will be on the left.

From Lynchburg, take route 29 N to route 151. Follow route 151 and turn left onto routh 664. Entrance will be on your left.