Category Resources
How to Dock a Boat at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide (2026)
Many who visit or relocate to Smith Mountain Lake have little or no experience with boats. Yet the call to…
Pickleball at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide (2026)
As in much of the country—and the world—pickleball is booming at Smith Mountain Lake, providing residents and visitors of all…
Best Smith Mountain Lake Wedding Venues: Insider’s Guide (2026)
A special event deserves an exceptional location, and Smith Mountain Lake delivers. With its picturesque venues for weddings and receptions,…
Shop Local: Gifting Outside the Box
While Christmas often takes center stage, many other special occasions throughout the year call for thoughtful gifts, and personalization is…
Shop Smith Mountain Lake: 15 Fabulous Finds
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s not too early to start thinking about gift-giving. When you support…
Expert Tips for Keeping Smith Mountain Lake Clean
Earlier this year, the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) conducted a litter survey of residents and users of the lake…
Smith Mountain Lake Hiking: Insider’s Guide (2026)
Get ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails for some hiking at Smith Mountain Lake! Our breathtaking…
100+ Free or Low Cost Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake (2026)
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 (2026)
Navigating Smith Mountain Lake isn’t just about operating the boat. It requires an understanding of the lake’s comprehensive channel marking…
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…
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,…
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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