RV rental Smith Mountain Lake, VA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Smith Mountain Lake RV rentals for memorable road trips

Make your way to Smith Mountain Lake in south-central Virginia, a perfect spot for a motorhome camping trip. Known for its great natural beauty, Smith Mountain Lake is often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains," as it’s surrounded by the stunning mountain range, which adds to its rustic charm.

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Getting Outdoors

Smith Mountain Lake has a range of outdoor recreational activities to keep you busy when you go camping in an RV. Water sports are the biggest draw for visitors traveling to Smith Mountain Lake, and you’re in for a treat if you enjoy boating, sailing, and fishing. The Bridgewater Marina has rentals for jet skis, canoes, kayaks, wakeboards, and paddleboards. Get yourself your choice of watercraft and head straight to the lake for an incredible day of fun.

Camping at Smith Mountain Lake

Park your RV rental at Smith Mountain Lake to enjoy easy access to nearby attractions. The campground here has 50 sites with amenities like 30 amp electric service, pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, a dump station, water, restrooms and showers. Get your kids to explore the recreational trails around the campground, and bring your pets along too, but keep them leashed for their safety and the safety of others.

Exploring the Area

Make the most of your RV rental holiday by exploring some of the nearby areas around Smith Mountain Lake. The town of Bedford is a little over 35 miles from the lake, and worth checking out if you have a little extra time on your hands. With the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north of town, this charming place packs quite a punch when it comes to attractions and activities for visitors; that’s the reason why it’s sometimes known as the ‘place that sells itself."

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Turtle Island Trail, VASmith Mountain Lake State Park, VA
  • Buck Run Trail, VASmith Mountain Lake State Park, VA
  • Interpretive Trail Loop, VASmith Mountain Lake State Park, VA
  • Jack O Lantern Branch Trail, VABooker T. Washington National Monument, VA
  • VA Explore Park Trail, VARoanoke, VA
  • Tinker Creek Greenway Trail, VARoanoke, VA
  • Blue Ridge Parkway South: Roanoke to North Carolina, VARoanoke, VA
  • Chestnut Ridge Trail, VARoanoke, VA
  • Star Trail, VARoanoke, VA
  • Buck Mountain Overlook Trail, VARoanoke, VA

Recent RV rental reviews in Smith Mountain Lake

Pete E.

August, 2025

They delivered the camper to my campsite, even called the campground to gain early set up for me. The camper was perfect: had everything we needed - chairs, table, linens, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, toilet…could t have been better. And host was a great communicator. .
Todd R.

July, 2025

Great as usual.
Curtis H.

July, 2025

We had a fantastic experience with this pop-up camper rental! From start to finish, everything was smooth and stress-free. The camper was incredibly reliable—everything worked exactly as it should, and we had zero issues during our trip.

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