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100+ Free or Low Cost Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake (2025)

The Smith Mountain Lake region offers a wealth of free and budget-friendly activities for residents and visitors of all ages,…
How to Use Smith Mountain Lake Channel Markers

Navigating Smith Mountain Lake isn’t just about operating the boat—it’s about understanding the lake’s comprehensive channel marker system. This thoughtfully…
Big Splash: Introducing the SML Insiders’ Guide magazine

UPDATE: Our new Smith Mountain Lake magazine launched a year ago and has been a great success! Check out the…
17 Expert Tips for Boating at Night on Smith Mountain Lake

Boating at night on Smith Mountain Lake definitely poses some extra challenges for skippers. And that goes for newbies, as…
Living at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide

Living at Smith Mountain Lake is undeniably appealing from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but what about the off-season? Not…
Dive Into the New Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide

Hello, and welcome to the new and improved Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide at Smith-Mountain-Lake.com! I’m Andie Gibson, a writer,…
11 Insider Tips for Smith Mountain Lake Boating (2024)

Boating at Smith Mountain Lake is the most popular of the many, many recreational activities available here at our amazing…
Custom Smith Mountain Lake Signs Will Take Your Lake House Décor to the Next Level

If you love Smith Mountain Lake like I do and are looking for an amazing way to add a special…