There’s Nothing More Beautiful Than a Deep, Restful Lake!!
Priyanka Wadhwani
Virginia is a magnificently beautiful southeastern U.S. state which lies between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
A Virginia vacation is about doing the things you love with the people you love the most and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Known for its picturesque landscapes, wineries, the mountains and the coastal beaches, it is a perfect tourist destination.
There are also plenty of lakes spread across the state. If you ever make a trip here, these are the 10 best lakes in Virginia not to miss.
This largest lake that is entirely in Virginia has an amazing scenery around. Water skiing, wakeboarding, boating, swimming and sailing are popular activities here.
Smith Mountain Lake
One of Virginia’s largest freshwater lakes, Lake Anna State Park sits along the shoreline of the public side, providing visitors with picnic areas, hiking trails, a snack bar and a beach.
Lake Anna
Popular with both North Carolinians and Virginians for fishing and recreational purposes, this lake offers a few marinas that offer water skiing, jet-skiing, water-tubing and yachting.
Lake Kerr
Lake Gaston is a hydroelectric reservoir in the eastern United States. It’s excellent for wakeboarding, water skiing, swimming and boating. It is also a popular spot for fishing.
Lake Gaston
Mountain Lake is one of the only two natural lakes in the entire state. Fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding are popular activities enjoyed on the lake, while hiking and mountain biking are offered in its surrounding area.
Mountain Lake
Claytor Lake State Park is situated along the north edge where visitors can go hiking and camping, as well as boating, fishing or relaxing on its beach. Popular activities here are sailing, rowing, wakeboarding & scuba diving.
Lake Claytor
This lake is a perfect spot to go fishing for black bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill, walleye & trophy trout. On 4th July, you get to watch the spectacular fireworks display over the lake along with boat racing and fishing events.
South Holston Lake
This is a 1300 hectare lake. Boating, canoeing and fishing are enjoyed on the lake, while hiking, cycling and bird watching are enjoyed in its stunning surroundings.
Lake Drummond
Leesville Lake boasts a 180 kilometer shoreline that is home to lakefront houses, cabins and a few family farms. It is a loved recreational lake for residents of the area, as well as visitors.
Leesville Lake
Lake Chesdin provides water to the city of Petersburg and the rest of the area. There is an abundance of largemouth bass in the lake, making it a popular fishing spot. There are also plenty of other species like crappie, bluegill, channel catfish and walleye.
Lake Chesdin
Traveling opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell!! & There’s no better place than a lake to travel on earth...