Openings · last 7 days
14
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233397
When Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp reopens
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
52
Openings · last 90 days
65
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 24 of 65 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (36.9%), with Sunday (10) and Friday (9) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 04:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 29 of 65 detected openings (44.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 13–38 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 002 | 8 | 12.3% |
| 005 | 8 | 12.3% |
| 022 | 6 | 9.2% |
| 031 | 5 | 7.7% |
| 041-042 | 4 | 6.2% |
Site 002 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 40 monitored sites
Of the 1,720 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 1,091 open for online reservation · 624 reserved · 5 closed.
Where the open windows are
36.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,091 of 1,720 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Not open online36.6%
Open site-nights1,091 / 1,720
Reserved (of online inventory)624 / 1,715
Weekday openings804
Weekend openings287
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 804 fall on weekdays and 287 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 770 of 1,200 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 40 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 |
|---|---|
| 005 | 36 |
| 007 | 34 |
| 008 | 34 |
| 009 | 34 |
| 010 | 34 |
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 dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,091 open site-nights across 40 sites at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 191 2-night, 175 3-night, 40 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 010.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 33 sites take 25 ft, 26 sites take 35 ft, 20 sites take 40 ft.
All 40 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | 35 ft | None | 36 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
| 007 | 35 ft | None | 34 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +22 more |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 34 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +22 more |
| 009 | 35 ft | None | 34 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +22 more |
| 010 | 30 ft | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +22 more |
| 011 | 35 ft | None | 33 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +21 more |
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 32 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +20 more |
| 034 | 15 ft | None | 32 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 31 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +19 more |
| 026 | 35 ft | None | 31 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 032 | 15 ft | None | 31 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 038 | 15 ft | None | 31 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 30 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 033 | 15 ft | None | 30 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +18 more |
| 037 | 15 ft | None | 30 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +18 more |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 29 | 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 6 +17 more |
| 027 | 30 ft | None | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +17 more |
| 030 | 40 ft | None | 29 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 031 | 25 ft | None | 29 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| 036 | 15 ft | None | 29 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 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 +16 more |
| 017 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +16 more |
| 028 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7 +16 more |
| 004 | 45 ft | None | 27 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +15 more |
| 041-042 | 40 ft | None | 27 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +15 more |
| 013 | 35 ft | None | 26 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 022 | 45 ft | None | 26 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +14 more |
| 025 | 30 ft | None | 26 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +14 more |
| 001 | 55 ft | None | 24 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +12 more |
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 24 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +12 more |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 23 | 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 +11 more |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 22 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +10 more |
| 023 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +10 more |
| 035 | 15 ft | None | 22 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12 +10 more |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 21 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +9 more |
| 015 | 50 ft | None | 20 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +8 more |
| 029 | 40 ft | None | 20 | 6 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 19 +8 more |
| 040 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 19 +6 more |
| 020 | 45 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 21, Oct 22 +5 more |
| 039 | 40 ft | None | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +2 more |
About Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Overview
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and the Natural Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination.
Recreation
The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area which includes a sand beach. Fishing for youth only (ages 15 and under) is open from April 1st through June 15th, then fishing is open to anglers of all ages with a valid Virginia fishing license, trout stamp and National Forest stamp for the remainder of the season. There are several piers around the lake for better fishing access. A number of opportunities for photography, birding, and wildlife viewing are available along the trails and water's edge. Hiking trails surround the area, offering everything from a short walk around the lake to an all-day hike along the nearby ridges. The Panther Knob Trail starts beside the group picnic shelter and skirts the edge of the lake to the dam. The Wildcat Trail starts above campsites #41-42, climbs the mountain, then loops back to the campground above the volunteer host site in the upper camping loop. Visitors may also enjoy a day hike or backpacking trip on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness, or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness.
Facilities
Cave Mountain Lake offers 41 reservable campsites at this time. Amenities at each campsite include a picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and water spigots are located throughout the campground. There is a bathhouse with warm water showers located across the road from Campsite #20. Each campsite can accommodate up to 8 people per site. Campsite #41-42 is considered a double campsite with space to accommodate up to 12 people. All camping requires a reservation prior to arriving. Campsites can be reserved via Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. No first-come, first-serve sites.
Natural Features
Cave Mountain Lake covers seven acres and was built in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35-foot dam. A grassy field extends from the lake's sandy beach to forested hills that paint a scenic backdrop.
Nearby Attractions
Lexington, Virginia, just 20 minutes away, is home to several historic sites including the Stonewall Jackson House, George C. Marshall Museum and the Virginia Military Institute Museum. It's a charming town with horse drawn carriage rides through the streets. Ice and other sundries can be found at small stores along State Route 759 as you drive to Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Natural Bridge State Park is a short 8 mile drive away and offers visitors views of the 215 foot tall Natural Bridge and limestone gorge, 6 miles of hiking trails, a Monacan Indian Village, and the 30 foot cascade of Lace Falls.
40 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups40 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From I- 81 North, take Exit 175 just south of Natural Bridge. Go north on U.S. Highway 11. Turn right at the Natural Bridge parking lot onto Route 130 East. Continue for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for about 3 miles, then turn right again onto State Route 781. Turn left into the recreation area, then bear left at the Y intersection and continue into the campground. From I-81 South, take exit 180 (left exit) and continue south to Natural Bridge. Turn left onto Route 130 East and continue following the above directions.
811 Cave Mountain Lake Road (Physical Address), Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579540-291-2188
CampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233397 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233397 · Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp · Natural Bridge Station VA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
Reservations for Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 1,091 of 1,720 tracked site-nights are currently open (63.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 65 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 Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site-date openings at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp in the last 7 days, 52 over 30 days and 65 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 24 of 65 (36.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
175 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 010. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
26 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
October 2026, with 770 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,200.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 13-38 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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