Smith Mountain Lake Community Park

Fenced in and Locked

They fenced this place off a few years ago, and now if there is no lifeguard, it’s locked up. Like the other reviewer said, “Don’t Waste Your Time!”

Don’t waste your time

Drove an hour to get there because website said beach would be open with rentals. Sign at the gate even said it should be open but no one ever came to open it.

best beach in Franklin County

this is a good beach to take your smaller kids to enjoy a swim. Weekdays are the best, it can get very crowded on the weekends. Nice pier to sit on at dusk. Enjoy a good evening with friends. Picnic a...

Best Beach at SML

This community park in Franklin County is free to go to but you pay to swim if you want to swim at the beach. The fee to swim is still less than the SML state park located,in Bedford County on SML you...

Great for Adults, Sandy Beach on Clear beautiful water

This is a longer drive than the State Park, because of more winding roads, but so worth it if you don't want the smothering control and noise of the State Park. There is no Snack Bar & Grill, so bring...