Smith Mountain Lake is my 33rd VA State Park. Its not one of my Favorites because, after my…read morechildren are grown, I really dont play in the water. I may swim in a pool but I dont jet ski, or boat, or fish. I dont like to buy food from the food shacks and it seemed to me, the space allotted for swimming was small anyway. They did have hiking trails. I took a two mile trail hike, took pictures and started on my way to James River SP.

Came back again and stayed in a waterfront cabin this time, and it's well worth the upgrade! The…read moreview was great and the bedroom faced the water with a picturesque double window complete with blinds to limit or highlight the scene! Osprey were nesting, which was amazing!! Trails were beautiful, and since we were just weeks from peak season, it was still quiet and peaceful, but with gorgeous spring weather!

Great restaurant. The food is always good. A lot of fun by boat. Have an ice cream after dinner.read more

A prime water front restaurant on Smith Mountain Lake. More dive bar feel, but third generation run…read more(which is saying a lot!) and worth a visit if you're in the area. Locals know the drill, order a bucket of beer and get settled in. Don't expect it to be very kid friendly, no kids menu and all the tables outside are high tops (although they do have high chairs). We arrived slightly before 6pm, before the dinner rush- but still waited 45 minutes to get our food. Our bill was slightly discounted because of the delay, (did I mention we had to get our own lemonade refill) but I'd rather have faster food service than comped food. The view is what people really come for. Here's a snap of my drink, The Hummingbird.

This marina has a perfect spot on the lake - the views are awesome. That's why we decided to have…read moreour wedding here. There is a squarish point that looks at the mountain and wide open lake. There is also a permanent pavilion setup and a carousel if that interests you. We've attended a few events here over the past few years. Most notably a Bass Master's series event. They did a nice job with setup, and the locals came flocking out obviously. They're not coming back this year, I'm sure they'll startup the tournament here again in a few years, if you're around, definitely hit it up, it's neat. There are always events going on here during the summer, car shows, fishing tournaments (lots of fish around here), and weddings. It's worth checking out any of these just for the views! There are a few houses nearby that are used for vacation rentals including the Jolly Roger. The management at Parkway Marina is friendly. The events are arranged through Ronnee who is nice and fairly diligent with keeping records and keeping in touch with you. That's all for now, stay posted for post-wedding reviews!

Pros: Pricing was reasonable, gas prices - also reasonable. Boat was safe. We had a great day on…read morethe lake. Cons: customer service was cursory at best - rude at worst. The employee who checked us in and out did not make eye contact, dismissed our questions and was generally rude. The employees who did the checks for the boat were friendly enough.

Just finished a great dinner. Taylor was our server and she was amazing. I understand that it is…read moreher first night on her own. But it seemed like she had been there forever. Food was excellent, the service provided by Taylor elevated the experience to a very high level. She is a keeper! Mitchell's never ever disappoints. Always a must

We rented a boat from a nearby place, we tried to get gas but they recommended us here instead…read more Getting gas was a great experience. The owner greeted us in his Grateful Dead shirt like a boss. I felt at home already. There was a nice little food area and ice cream spot. Some very green grass with some corn hole boards and other good vibes stuff. We decided to get some pizza and wings from the restaurant. Morgan was our server for a party of 11 and she did an excellent job. Our pizza and wings were very good. They had sweet tea, I wasn't sure if this counted as "the south" still or not but it was perfect. Our bill was only $125 for several large pies, 24 wings, and mostly sodas. Will be back next time we are on the lake!

Really happy with my purchase. The staff was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and never made me feel…read morepressured. Great selection of kayaks too.

Great local kayak shop. Good product offering at fair prices. The guy working there is very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable.

Great customer service the whole squad was super dope. Nice attentive and respectful. Rained me out…read morebut I don't regret it. Great Job.

Great experience and outstanding customer service--went to great lengths to ensure our time on the…read morelake was fun. Highly recommended!

Nice Marina in the B-coves of Smith Mountain Lake featuring gorgeous views, a Mexican restaurant,…read moreand lots of summertime events! My mom and I made the trek by road from the Huddleston side of the lake because the restaurant is amazing and because we had a couple of other stops off Scruggs and enjoyed our meals. Looking forward to coming again back next year!

Such a cute stop on the water. This is a small-ish marina with plenty of boat parking. They have a…read moreMexican restaurant, tequila bar, and convenience store/ gift shop, as well as a beach area and outdoor seating. Stop into the convenience store for beverages, snacks, floats and other boat accessories, and gifts such as T-shirts and post cards.

Do not rent from this place! My son and his wife came to visit me for the first time in 2 years…read morefrom out west. I rented a wakeboard boat which I paid for months in advance and then they were unable to deliver a boat with gauges that worked. I said I did not want a boat without gauges and they still charge me over $4200 for nothing! They are horrible people who will steal your money and won't deliver anything. BE FORWARNED!!

Five stars for SML boat rental. We were able to rent a brand new Tritoon boat for our lake trip and…read moreit was a fantastic experience working with SML. They were very through making sure you are comfortable to operate the boat and have all the supplies and accessories you need for a fun day on the water. All folks were very polite and helpful. I will definitely come back!!!