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Dog-Friendly Restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake (2026)

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…

Inaugural Smith Mountain Lake Dining Guide Smith Mountain Lake restaurants offer a diverse culinary scene, featuring everything from classic Italian…

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…

Making a positive impact in the Smith Mountain Lake community through collective giving. Since its founding in 2016, the Smith…

A Gardener’s Tale Ever since I was a child of 9 or 10, I’ve been drawn to growing things. It…

March 7 is a day to celebrate: it marks Smith Mountain Lake’s birthday! It was on this day in 1966…

Spring is a season of renewal, and there’s no better time to embrace the beauty and energy of our vibrant…

Cutting-edge materials and stylish upgrades are taking Smith Mountain Lake dock construction to a new level. With a surge of…