Smith Mountain Lake is
located in Southern Virgina stretching over 20,000 acres with 500 miles
of coastline. It is known as the jewel of
Virginia for its
pristine beauty. It was created in 1966
when engineers dammed the Backwater and Roanoke rivers and flooded Smith
Mountain Gap which now provides electricity for the surrounding
communities.
The lake is a great place for families that want to get away from the
crowds
and be close to nature. Try having a picnic on one of the many islands
on the
lake, water skiing or golfing at Mariners Landing where you receive a
50%
reduction on green fees, excluding golf cart fees when you rent one of
our
homes. The lake is the perfect destination for your very own style of
fun and Cedar Key Village is the place to make it happen. Whether you
seek days full of activities or just plain relaxing. The lake
offers fabulous swimming, hiking, boating, shopping opportunities from
antique
to art galleries, dining and entertainment options, fascinating
historical
sightseeing, and simply sitting back and enjoying the glorious scenery It is also renowned as one of the best
fishing lakes in the country. It is not unusual for guests to catch 20
to 30
pound striped bass right off our dock!
