Simpson Realty - REALTORS at Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Smith Mountain Lake at a glance

Source: SML Chamber/Partnership

Smith Mountain Lake stretches across 22,000 beautiful acres to meet the Blue Ridge Mountains. At a glance, the beauty of a lake spanning 40 miles makes the activities of daily life seem distant. But at its location along the borders of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties in southwestern Virginia, the Smith Mountain Lake community offers all the conveniences -- with the benefits of breathtaking scenery and a more leisurely lifestyle.

Government

Smith Mountain Lake is governed independently by each of the three counties it borders. Each county has a board of supervisors and county administrator.

Population

Smith Mountain Lake area: 18,800
Bedford County: 61,371
Franklin County: 47,286
Pittsylvania County: 61,745

Airports

Smith Mountain Lake Airport: 540-297-4500

Roanoke Regional Airport: 540-362-1999

Lynchburg Regional Airport: 434-582-1150

Climate

Moderate temperatures and four distinct seasons make Smith Mountain Lake appealing to visit any time of the year. The average temperature is in the low 80s in the summer and upper 30s in the winter. Annual precipitation is 41 inches of rain and 15 inches of snow.

Current weather conditions at SML

History

The lake was created in 1966 when engineers dammed the Blackwater and Roanoke Rivers, flooding Smith Mountain Gap. Owned and operated by American Electric Power, the dam provides hydro-electric power for surrounding communities.
More information on the dam.
Check today's lake levels.

SML State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Camping, canoeing, nature programs, beach and more. 1-800-933-PARK. Web site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/smithmtn.htm

Historical Sites

Booker T. Washington National Monument
Phone: 540-721-2094. Visit the web site to get hours of operation, a schedule of events and more.

Smith Mountain Lake Dam
Phone: 540-985-2587. More information.

Golf

Mariners Landing Golf Club (public). 540-297-7888.

The Waterfront Country Club (private). 540-721-2653.

The Water's Edge (private). 540-576-3343.

The Westlake Golf & Country Club (public). 540-721-4214.

Westlake Safari Minigolf. 540-721-1186

More information

Visit the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce/Partnership web site.

Simpson Realty, REALTORS
At Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
163 White Tail Lane, Wirtz, VA 24184 | Phone & Fax: 540-721-8039 | Contact via e-mail