Below are our favorite Smith Mountain Lake resources, as well as partners that offer lake-related travel products and services. Some are affiliate links so we may earn a small commission if you purchase/book. There’s no extra cost to you and it helps support our site. (Thank you!) Here’s our full disclosure policy.
Smith Mountain Lake Events
ANNUAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS GUIDE
Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular annual events rounded up into one convenient article and a free downloadable PDF.
MONTHLY EVENT GUIDES
Plan your time at Smith Mountain Lake with our comprehensive guides for what to do all 12 months of the year, including live music schedules.
weekly newsletter
Each Thursday, we round up the weekend’s top events and deliver the details straight to your inbox (along with other great SML content).
Smith Mountain Lake Lodging
VACATION LODGING GUIDE
The quickest and easiest way to find and book the perfect SML accommodations. Available as an article or free e-book.
vacation rental directory
Use our powerful interactive map to quickly find and compare SML rentals, including cabins, cottages, condos and luxury homes, as well as nearby hotels.
free SML lodging e-book
Download our free SML Lodging E-book for details on all accommodation options, from primitive camping to luxury resorts and everything in between.
Smith Mountain Lake Dining
restaurant directory
A comprehensive list of Smith Mountain Lake bars and restaurants both on and off the water.
waterfront dining guide
Our popular insider guide to where to eat and drink at more than a dozen lakeside restaurants with docking tips and an interactive map for easy navigating.
waterfront dining map
Download our free, printable map of where to dock and dine at all Smith Mountain Lake on-water eateries. Includes channel markers!
Smith Mountain Lake Boating
marina guide
Fuel up, gear up and hit the water with our Insiders’ Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Marinas. It’s an invaluable resource for residents and visitors.
marina and boat ramp maps
Take the stress out of navigating to the dozens of Smith Mountain Lake marinas and public boat launches by accessing our handy maps.
bOATING Business directory
Access contact information for Smith Mountain Lake marinas, boat dealers, boat tour operators and more.
Miscellaneous
sML BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Find contact information on Smith Mountain Lake area businesses in dozens of categories in our growing SML Business Directory.
packing checklist
Make packing for your trip to Smith Mountain Lake a breeze by downloading our free vacation packing checklist.
PRINTABLE LAKE NOTEPADS
Download these free, lake-themed note and memo pads to use for grocery lists, work reminders, SML vacay planning – anything!
More Recommended Websites to Find and Book Smith Mountain Lake Travel
If you want to take a deeper dive to find Smith Mountain Lake cabins, cottages, condos, hotels or waterfront resorts, check out our favorite partners.
- VRBO – Use VRBO to find the perfect lake rental home, condo, cabin, cottage or other vacation property.
- Booking.com – One of the world’s leading digital travel companies, Booking.com connects travelers to everything from cozy B&Bs to luxury resorts.
- Expedia – Expedia offers an easy way to compare and book flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and more.
- TripAdvisor – Read traveler reviews and compare prices on hotels, vacation rentals, tours, excursions and more at TripAdvisor.
- Hotels.com – With more than 325,000 hotels in 19,000-plus locations, Hotels.com is an industry leader in online accommodations.
- Trivago – Trivago helps travelers compare deals for hotels and other accommodations from a variety of booking sites.
- KAYAK – KAYAK scours hundreds of other travel websites at once to find the best deals on hotels and other travel-related services.