Smith Mountain Lake: A Home for All Seasons

There are many reasons to make Smith Mountain Lake your home. Fabulous waterfront properties, 500 miles of shoreline, great fishing, and pristine waters can all be found right here. Oh, and have we mentioned the golf courses, the wildlife, or the history surrounding the area? Of course, of all the things that make Smith Mountain Lake the ideal place to call home, the weather may be the best reason of all. Our climate helps to make Smith Mountain Lake a home for all seasons!




Each and every season here is distinct. Even though the climate is mild, you don’t have to worry about not knowing what season you are in! Summer temperatures normally stay in the 70s to 80s, which is perfect weather for fun on the water, and summer sports. Summer is one of the busiest times on the Lake; swimming, boating, and fishing rank high as preferred activities.



It won’t be long, and you will see why fall is a great time to be living in or visiting Smith Mountain Lake. Whether you are driving down the Blue Ridge Parkway, or out on the lake, the fall foliage will take your breath away! This is also the time for the Fall Harvest and Crush at the local orchards and wineries. After a 180-day average growing season, the grapes are ready to become some of Virginia’s best award-winning vintages. At Hickory Hills Vineyard, you can even participate in the fall crush!



For a lot of hot summer vacation areas, fall is just the slowdown that signals the end of the season. That isn’t true at Smith Mountain Lake! You can come for a weekend getaway any time of year. And unlike other popular vacation areas, it doesn’t become a ghost-town either. There is a healthy residential community here, with all the amenities! About the only thing you can’t do at the lake is ice skate, because it doesn’t freeze over! But, a light covering of snow helps make the holidays on Smith Mountain Lake perfect.



You can boat on the lake throughout the year, but the most popular times are early spring to late fall. In spring, the flowers put on a colorful display, and the seasons start all over again. From the bright yellows and blues of spring flowers, to the holiday decorations on display during the holidays, Smith Mountain Lake is truly a home for all seasons!



No matter what time of year it is, you are invited to come for a visit; if you like it, then move here! When you are ready to make Smith Mountain Lake your home, call Vicki Millehan! She is your local real estate resource and a long-time resident!