Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 40 sites it is the #18 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 11 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 33% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (55 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 40 of 40 sites; campfires allowed on 40 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Lynchburg ~24 mi, Roanoke ~31 mi, Blacksburg ~54 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Knob | 0.1 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Wildcat Mountain | 0.8 mi | 4.6 | USFS |
| Wilson Mountain | 1.4 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Sprouts Run | 1.6 mi | 3.2 | USFS |
| Glenwood Horse | 2.0 mi | 13.6 | USFS |
| Glenwood Horse Trail | 2.0 mi | 13.7 | NPS |
| Belfast | 2.3 mi | 2.6 | USFS |
| Gunter Ridge | 2.6 mi | 4.3 | USFS |
| Whitetail | 2.9 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 3.3 mi | 17.8 | USFS |
| Cornelius Creek | 3.3 mi | 2.7 | USFS |
| Apple Orchard Falls | 3.3 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
+ 10 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
32.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 32.6 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Knob | 0.1 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wildcat Mountain | 0.8 mi | 4.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wilson Mountain | 1.4 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Glenwood Horse | 2.0 mi | 13.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Whitetail | 2.9 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Skyline Trail | 3.3 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cornelius Creek | 3.3 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Apple Orchard Spur | 3.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Blue Ridge Trail | 4.1 mi | 3.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Locher Tract Area | 4.5 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
0.0 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 22 (102.5 mi) |
| Hopper Creek Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
1.8 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 24 (132.3 mi) |
| Natural Bridge State Park Campground Natural Bridge State Park |
3.3 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 10 (24.2 mi) |
| Tent Camping OpenStreetMap listing |
3.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 15 (67.6 mi) |
| North Creek George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.7 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 22 (118.7 mi) |
| Marble Spring Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
5.3 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 24 (110.3 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.