Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104
1,506 acres · 12 miles of trails
Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston lines the 1,506-acre lake with trails and a designated dog beach for leashed pups. Shade covers the routes, water abounds from the lake, and parking reaches swimming and hiking areas. Restrooms and trash cans available; use the beach to cool off.
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- Park
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Huddleston, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.0867, -79.6017
- Size
- 1,506 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,506 acres of room
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Dog policy
1,506-acre state park on Smith Mountain Lake. Leashed dogs on trails + designated dog beach.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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