Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundJefferson NF / New RiverVirginia⭐ 4.7 (305)

🟢 35 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 40 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp in Virginia has 35 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #031–B #033 next to each othersites B #031, #032, #033, #037, CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #010, #013

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #001–CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #005 next to each othersites B #028, #030, #034, #035, #036, #038, CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #008, #009, #011, #014, #016, #017, #018, #021, #024, #025, #026, #027, #041-042

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #022 & CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #023 next to each othersites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #006, #012, #015, #022, #023

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #020

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #020

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #007

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #007–CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #009 next to each othersites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #007, #008, #009, #018, #041-042

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites CAVE MOUNTAIN L… #006, #020, #025

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #031 — Gravel tent pad and sign post for campsite 31 — **Site B #031** · Gravel tent pad and sign post for campsite 31-

Campsite B #031 — Picnic table and gravel drive leading back to road — **Site B #031** · Picnic table and gravel drive leading back to road-

Campsite B #032 — Restroom facilities adjacent to campsite 32 with paved ramp — **Site B #032** · Restroom facilities adjacent to campsite 32 with paved ramp-

Campsite B #032 — Picnic table, fire ring, prep-table, and lantern post — **Site B #032** · Picnic table, fire ring, prep-table, and lantern post-

Campsite B #033 — Restroom facilities adjacent to campsite 33 with paved ramp — **Site B #033** · Restroom facilities adjacent to campsite 33 with paved ramp-

Campsite B #033 — Campsite 33 sign post and gravel drive — **Site B #033** · Campsite 33 sign post and gravel drive-

Campsite B #037 — Picnic table and gravel tent pad — **Site B #037** · Picnic table and gravel tent pad-

Campsite B #037 — Sign post for campsite 37 surrounded by trees — **Site B #037** · Sign post for campsite 37 surrounded by trees-

Campsite CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #010 — Fire ring, picnic table, and prep table on a gravel tent pad — **Site CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #010** · Fire ring, picnic table, and prep table on a gravel tent pad-

Campsite CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #010 — Gravel driveway facing road — **Site CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #010** · Gravel driveway facing road-

Campsite CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #013 — Stone steps leading to a picnic table, lantern post, fire ri — **Site CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #013** · Stone steps leading to a picnic table, lantern post, fire ri-

Campsite CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #013 — Sign post for campsite 13 with gravel drive — **Site CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP #013** · Sign post for campsite 13 with gravel drive-

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$40/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★305 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp?

Campsite fees at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp run about $20–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp a good campground?

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 305 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp located?

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is located in Jefferson NF / New River, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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