Category Resources
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

Opened in 2007, SML Community Park offers those who reside in or visit Franklin County easy access to the inviting…
Smith Mountain Lake State Park: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

Occupying 1,248 acres in Bedford County along the shores of one of Virginia’s premier water recreation destinations, Smith Mountain Lake…
Low Water at Smith Mountain Lake: Expert Safety Advice

With Smith Mountain Lake water levels running 5 feet or more below full pond — and no significant rainfall in…
Ultimate Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Events and Festivals (2026)

Explore the most popular annual Smith Mountain Lake events and festivals! We’ve curated this handy list so you’ll always be…
Smith Mountain Lake History: A Decade-by-Decade Timeline

For six decades, Smith Mountain Lake has been shaped by vision, engineering, community and a deep love of life on…
Golden Moments: A Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake

When SML turned 50 in 2016, the milestone was more than an anniversary. It marked a moment of collective reflection,…
How the Smith Mountain Dam Works: An Insider’s Guide

SML may be known for recreation and scenery, but its existence is rooted in hydro electric power generation. Most people…
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival: Insider’s Guide (2026)

Sip, savor and celebrate at one of the lake’s largest, oldest and most popular annual events For many Smith Mountain…
Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show: Insider’s Guide (2025)

Stunning boats from the 1950s and ‘60s take the spotlight at this much-anticipated autumn event 2025 Details & Schedule Details…
15 Smith Mountain Lake Islands You Should Explore (2026)

An insider’s guide to Smith Mountain Lake’s public islands: Where to go, what to know and how to enjoy them…
Smith Mountain Lake Guide to Marinas and Public Boat Ramps (2026)

Familiarizing yourself with Smith Mountain Lake marinas and public boat launches is essential, whether you’re setting off for a leisurely…
Keeping SML Safe: Guide to Water Safety Organizations (2026)

Whether you live at Smith Mountain Lake or vacation here, enjoying the water safely should always be top of mind.…
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BEDFORD AREA
- Bedford Welcome Center
- Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Huddleston Sunoco
- Liberty Station Restaurant
DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA
- Diamond Hill General Store
- Food Lion
- Lyons Team Realtors
- Mayberry Diner
- ML Realty
- Moneta/SML Library
EASTLAKE
- Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
- Bruno's Clubhouse Bistro
- Drifter's / Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Mitchell's Point Marina
- Parkway Marina
- SML State Park - Main Office
- Sweetwater RV Park
- The Pointe at Mariners Landing
- Tiff's Lakefront
- Virginia Dare Marina / Beacon Pub / Portside Grill & Bar
HALESFORD BRIDGE
- Bridgewater Marina
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- CB Sales & Rentals
- Fun-N-Games Arcade
- Gilbert Law Firm
- Gifts Ahoy
- Halesford Harbour Inn
- La Casa Toscana
- Long & Foster Realtors
- Mango's Bar & Grill
- Marina 66
- MKB Realtors
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
- Pizza Pub
- Red Rock Store
- RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
- Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center
- SML Coffee House
- SML Vacation Rentals
- Vinny's Italian Restaurant
- Wainwright Realty
- Webster Marine Center
LAKEWATCH PLANTATION
- The Copper Kettle
- Farmhouse Catering
WESTLAKE
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Booker T. Washington National Monument
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- Capps Home Building Center
- Casago
- Crosswhite Athletic Club
- Hager Insurance
- Hot Shots Bar & Grill
- Joe's Pizza
- Mama Ann's Gifts & Goodies
- Old Oak Café
- Ridge View Bank
- The Bagel & I
- The Discovery Shop
- The Willard Companies
- Truist Bank
- VitaZen
- Westlake Cinema
- Westlake Library
ROCKY MOUNT
- Billiards & More
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
SCRUGGS AREA
- Bernard's Landing Rental Office
- Coasters / Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater
- Deb Beran Properties
- Gills Creek Marina
- Magnum Point Marina
- Napoli by the Lake
- Napoli Cowboy
BURNT CHIMNEY
- Envisions Flooring & Interiors
- Franklin Glass
- Homestead Creamery
SOUTHLAKE
- Nick's Penhook General Store
- Read Between the Wines
- Penhook Minute Market
- The Little Mule Café
- The Dock at SML
- The Water's Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
- Turner's Dock Building