Outdoor Recreation Destinations Near Roanoke, VA

Do you live in our near Roanoke, VA? Looking for someplace to go to enjoy your favorite outdoor sports? Here are a few suggestions.

Maury River

The maury is located in Rockbridge County, about an hour north of Roanoke. It flows through Lexington and Buena Vista. In its northern reaches, around Goshen Pass, the Maury is a great whitewater kayaking destination. The northern parts of the river also offer some great trout fishing. The southern parts offer good bass and panfish fishing opportunities. If you want to fish from your kayak, canoe, or small boat, put in behind the dam in Lexington or Buena Vista.

Peaks Of Otter

The peaks of otter, comprised of Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill, offer great hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Sharp top offers a strenuous hike to the top, but the reward is astounding 360 degree views. if you want, you can ride a bus most of the way to the top. I don't suggest that you do that, though - it's more fun to prove that you can do it by hiking all the way up.

Smith Mountain Lake

One of the largest lakes in the mid-atlantic region, Smith Mountain lake offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Boating and fishing opportunities are unequaled - many state record fish have been caught on Smith Mountain Lake. Called "the lake" or SML, Smith Mountain Lake is the regions choice for boating. There is also a beach on the lake, but there is an entrance fee to use the beach. Boats can be rented at many places around the lake.