Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233138
When Sherando Lake Group Camp reopens
Sherando Lake Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 215 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 151 open for online reservation · 64 reserved.
Where the open windows are
29.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 151 of 215 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Not open online29.8%
Open site-nights151 / 215
Reserved (of online inventory)64 / 215
Weekday openings120
Weekend openings31
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 120 fall on weekdays and 31 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 106 of 150 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G3 | 31 |
| G1 | 30 |
| G2 | 30 |
| G4 | 30 |
| G5 | 30 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 30
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
151 open site-nights across 5 sites at Sherando Lake Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 30 2-night, 30 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site G1.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | Not recorded | None | 31 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| G1 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| G2 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| G4 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| G5 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
About Sherando Lake Group Camp
Overview
Sherando Lake Group Camp is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area and is popular with family groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, church groups and other local organizations. The recreation area is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming and relaxing.
Recreation
The 25 acre Lower Lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with a sand beach, accessible ramp to the water's edge, and a beach bathhouse with changing and shower facilities. Fishing and boating are also available outside the designated swimming area in the lake. Fishing is in stocked waters during the spring and fall seasons. Visitors will need to have the appropriate Virginia fishing license, National Forest stamp and trout stamp. Boats with gasoline motors are not permitted on the lower lake - electric troll motors, canoes, kayaks, or similar boats only. A hand-carry ramp is available for access to the lake adjacent to the parking area. Fishing only is available at the 7 acre Upper Lake. This lake is also stocked during the spring and fall seasons and the appropriate licenses are required. Boats are allowed, but there is no launch access - hand carry only. Parking is available at a small area below the group camp area and a walking trail will lead you to the lake. Swimming is not allowed in the upper lake. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake on the Lakeside and Cliff Trails to a day hike up the mountain on the White Rock Gap Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. For the more adventurous hiker, more challenging day hikes and backpacking trips are available by heading up the Blue Loop Trail to the Torry Ridge Trail to Bald Mountain and beyond.
Facilities
The five tent-only group campsites are located around the outside of the looping road. Each site can accommodate a maximum of 15 guests, or a large group can reserve all 5 sites to fit no more than 75 guests. Each site is delineated with fencing and is equipped with picnic tables, a grill, lantern posts, and a serving table. A bathhouse with flush toilets and showers is located at the upper end of the loop and a vault toilet is located at the lower end of the loop. The bathhouse was replaced during the 2019 season. Drinking water is available at each site. Food storage lockers are currently not available, but all food must be secured in a locked vehicle. Violators are subject to a fine.
Natural Features
The group camp is located at the upper end of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area near the 7 acre upper lake. The group campsites are located around the outer portion of the loop with a large grass field on the interior of the loop for activities and games. The open grassy field provides an excellent opportunity for night time star gazing.
Nearby Attractions
There are opportunities for gas, groceries, and firewood at convenience stores and local vendors along the state road to Sherando Lake. Ice can be purchased at the Sherando Lake Visitor Center during operating hours, which vary seasonally. Additional supplies can be obtained in Stuarts Draft, about a 15 minute drive away. The Blue Ridge Parkway with its scenic overlooks and ridgetop views is a short 3 mile drive up State Route 664 from the Sherando Lake entrance. The Wintergreen Resort offers a golf course and ski area within 10 miles of Sherando Lake.
5 monitored sitesNo hookups5 shadedFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
From I-64, take Exit 96 just east of Stuarts Draft. Go south on State Route 624, which becomes State Route 664 at Lyndhurst. Continue south on State Route 664 approximately 8 miles to the entrance for Sherando Lake Recreation Area on the right. The gatehouse is approximately 0.5 miles ahead. If the gatehouse is closed, continue through the recreation area to the group camping area at the end of the road.
96 Sherando Lake Road, Lyndhurst, Va 22952 (Physical Address), Natural Bridge, VA 24579540-291-2188
Accessible SwimmingBackpackingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingStar GazingSwimming
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233138 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233138 · Sherando Lake Group Camp · Natural Bridge VA11 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sherando Lake Group Camp?
Reservations for Sherando Lake Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 151 of 215 tracked site-nights are open (70.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sherando Lake Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Sherando Lake Group Camp in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sherando Lake Group Camp?
30 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site G1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Sherando Lake Group Camp?
October 2026, with 106 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 150.
When is the next open date at Sherando Lake Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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