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How to Dock a Boat at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide

Many who visit or relocate to Smith Mountain Lake have little or no experience with boats. Yet the call to…

The Smith Mountain Lake Center is one step closer to making a long-envisioned community hub a reality—and it all begins…

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from publishing SML Insiders, it’s that where to eat and what to do are…

At Smith Mountain Lake, delicious dining is just the beginning. Once you’ve had your fill of fresh seafood, wood-fired pizza…

At Smith Mountain Lake, we love our four-legged friends! Whether you’re grabbing a lakeside bite after a day on the…

Smith Mountain Lake offers a tasty lineup of food and beverage events year-round for those who love to sip, sample…

In addition to nearly two dozen waterfront restaurants, Smith Mountain Lake is also home to three one-of-a-kind floating eateries. Whether…

As in much of the country—and the world—pickleball is booming at Smith Mountain Lake, providing residents and visitors of all…

Join the Effort to Keep Smith Mountain Lake Clean and Safe. Keeping Smith Mountain Lake clean, safe and beautiful is…

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to get out and enjoy the vibrant spring events at Smith…

SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Spring 2025 Our Spring 2025 issue highlights the best of Smith Mountain Lake in the vibrant…