Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp, Natural Bridge Station, VA

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (54 min northwest of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,237 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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37.56499, -79.54008
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(540) 291-2188 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $40

Campsite Reviews (110)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		76%
4 star		16%
3 star		5%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #29

Beautiful, quiet campground, spacious sites, clean facilities, gracious and helpful hosts. Well definitely camp there again next season! Lots of wonderful hiking trails nearby and in the campground, too! We enjoyed the Natural Bridge and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.

@BillT8205D4681 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #40

We loved this campground. The camp host, Melissa was the best! She worked really hard to keep all the sites neat and tidy and bathrooms and showers very clean! I've stayed in national park and national forest campgrounds all over the country, and the bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen. And they have running water and hot showers! Beautiful, quiet, tree-lined sites, mostly level. Very nice campground. We decided the hike the Wildcat Mountain Trail, and be warned if you do: it's strenuous! Do not attempt unless you are in good physical and cardiovascular condition! There is no cell signal in the campground and no hookups, but that made it easier to just disconnect and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet and darkness while sitting by the campfire as the sun went down. We almost certainly will come back again!

@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #16

Very nice campground

@JamesA9218565 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #22

Nice little park out of the way to get away.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #11

Great camp. Nice volunteer host. Wonderful hiking.

@Chrisj7268313 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #28

Need better notification that they lock the gate at 10pm and you cant enter. Drove 7 hours to find out we couldnt get in. Ended up at least being able to find a hipcamp that was available

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #18

The camp was very nice and the camp house was excellent. He suggested at great camp site next to a little river

@CarolynL507956 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #16

Nice Campground

@AndreaP9571578 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #41

Loved the double site. Very spacious and private as well. Glad there was a bathroom nearby that was clean at all times. The bathhouse down the road was clean as well. One of the showers (farthest from the road) didnt have warm water but the other two did. Definitely would visit again! No cell phone service.

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #20

Great campsite hosts, clean facilities. Have an open mind when visiting. Great for families, someone seeking a solo trip might reconsider more secluded options. Review all sites and options for your visits, create your own adventure. Don't be a litter bug, protect the wilderness, or there is always the potential the Appalachian wood monsters and the great bear spirit eat your liver.

@GaryW8456397 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #17

This campground is a hidden gem that is maintained by hard working volunteers who really care about the park. The lake and sandy beach is clean and is a great place for families with children. There is a big log pavilion that was built in 1932 by the CCC and can be used for parties, etc. We will definitely be back!

@TaraH5717771 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #8

I've been using the lake at Cave Mtn for 50 years, and the campground for at least 20 years. It's always such a wonderful experience. I love it there!

@HerbD157EDB399 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #7

Love this campground, perfect camping experience. Well-maintained clean facilities.

@StuartG6985E99 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #22

Campground is woodsy and offers great feeling of privacy, showers are wonderful, and bathroom was clean and well maintained. The lake and beach are beautiful, with lots of day visitor picnic sites. It was quiet when we visited (mid May) and very perfect.

@KenS7241932 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #14

Nice NFS campground

@bruceDEBC9253C · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #39

Quiet and peaceful, enjoyed walking listening to wild life with flowing stream.

@PhilipM3845838 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #21

It was a very comfortable night.

@MikeT3189940 · Camped on Apr 27, 2024 at Campsite #17

We came for hiking and birding and were very pleased with both. The campground itself is clean and the bathrooms/showers were in good condition. The campsites are large and spaced fairly far apart. It was nice to listen to the creek at night.

@ValerieN951472 · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #14

Superb experience for first time. Camp hosts were friendly and accommodating. The camp sites were in pristine condition and facilities (bathrooms and showers) were very clean. Would highly recommend.

@BethK9EC076EDA · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #15

This was our first time visiting Cave Mountain, as I had hoped to visit for several years but rainy spring weekends dampened prior trips. We were so amazed with the campground, the hosts, and facilities. They appeared to have three camp ground hosts that did an amazing job keeping the camping area in great condition. I'd like to think respectful campers also help make their job easy. The weather was delightful, it is close to several wonderful hikes, the facilities were very clean, the lake is small and nice, the grounds are very accessible. We will definitely come back!

@RachelAD0DEA31 · Camped on Apr 16, 2024 at Campsite #2

Absolutely loved our stay here! The creek running by our site was so peaceful. Will be staying here again in the future.

@StevenP6378402 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #40

We were in site 39, crushed gravel, very level, near the upper toilets (flush), but a short walk to the showers(!). There is a minimum 2-night stay for weekends, but the National Park pass gives you a $20 discount. Short drive to Natural Bridge, VA. Don't ride your brakes, use low gears; there are steep hills in and out of the campground. Beautiful and quiet while we were there; sites for 4 volunteer camp hosts, but only 2 filled and only 1 onsite as far as we could tell that weekend. Biggest drawback is that you HAVE to make reservations through Recreation.gov, and there is NO available cell service until you get back down to Natural Bridge Station or Glasgow, so you can't drive in, find your spot, and then reserve it. We'd go again, *****.

@DanielW1CBAB3F · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #2

CleanVery Cordial hosts

@SeanB1801420 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #29

Wow!! Gorgeous campground!! We were blow away. Well be returning for sure!

@IsaacM6978315 · Camped on Oct 27, 2023 at Campsite #35

Always clean bathrooms and prepared campsite. Love this place. See you next year for sure!!

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