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    Lake Laura

    3.6 (14 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Beautiful lake and hike. The 2.5 mile hike has shade most of the way and isn't full of hills. Has a lake view also. The beach area of the lake is perfect for a day of hanging out, swimming, and can even rent a kayak/canoe/paddle boat.

    Kimi S.

    Last summer we rented a cabin just off the base of Lake Laura and had such a wonderful time. After the rain, the water was sparkling in the sunlight and was perfect for wading and even a little bit of fishing! My five year old niece was with us and enjoyed tip-toeing through all the puddles and looking at all of the different animals, mushrooms, and flowers we found. We could even hear a woodpecker in the distance! We tried to go to the boating center since they have a roped off area where you can swim and paddle but for some reason it was closed. There was no signage or way to contact them to see when they opened up which was the only bummer. The lake also has an easily accessible trail which helped me get all of my Fitbit steps in. Everything was so secluded it felt like I was on a long weekend even though I was just there for two nights. Apparently there is strong magnetic forces in this area which makes Lake Laura the perfect place to relax and heal.

    Kelly K.

    Meh, I was disappointed. The public access to this lake is via a narrow rocky road that passes some private facility that gave me the wrong impression that I was on a private road. Anyway, i left and came back when I found out it is the way to the lake. There is a gravel parking lot where you park and then you have to walk uphill on a gravel road to get to the lake. No handicapped access here. Then you find a small ugly gated area around the only waterfront. It cost 8 dollars per adult to go in to this area. There is no bathhouse and the bathroom is an port-a-potty. This is where you can swim. I thought the price was expensive. I did not stay.

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    Chris Greene Lake

    Chris Greene Lake

    4.4(19 reviews)
    48.9 mi

    TOTAL DOG HEAVEN. My pup Otis and I frequent the dog parks in town around Charlottesville a few…read moretimes a week, and decided to take a little winter adventure up to Chris Greene Lake this past weekend. Despite being VERY muddy (everywhere is muddy right now because of all of the rain and snow!), it was absolutely awesome. As soon as we arrived at the dog park area at Chris Greene, which is a short and pretty walk through the woods from the parking area, Otis went NUTS! There's a ton of space to romp, and I think the dogs really love the added fun of dodging in and out of the many trees. I've never seen Otis run so much at a dog park, and despite the cold and ice on the lake he jumped right in. This place will be perfect when the weather is warmer and the dogs really want to swim! It also offers what no other dog parks have: total shade, which will come in handy in July and August! I did get a little turned around leaving the park - there are two paths and I couldn't remember which one we came in on. I took the wrong one, but it just took me on a pleasant little loop before arriving back at the parking area. For the direct exit, take the path on the right. I also think it's important to note that this park is big and your pooch can get pretty far away from you at any given time. I try to stay pretty close to my guy just in case he encounters a grumpy-pants-pup, and that feels pretty hard to do here. Still, like most dog parks around town, the owners were all pretty keyed into their dogs behaviors and we didn't have any problems.

    Nice park with many activities. However the dog park is not…read morefenced properly. Our dog got through the fence and ended up miles away and hurt herself doing so. Fortunately she had a name tag with phone number and we got her back that night. If they don't fix the fence you need to stay right with your dog, which defeats the purpose of the park.

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    Chris Greene Lake - Chris Green lake, facing artificial beach, at about 1:45 p.m.

    Chris Green lake, facing artificial beach, at about 1:45 p.m.

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    Another picture opposite Chris Green Lake's artificial beach

    Front Royal Outdoors - Kayaking

    Front Royal Outdoors

    3.9(83 reviews)
    28.6 mi

    More like 3.5 stars. Tubing on the river was fun and our family of 5 enjoyed it. Our kids are 5-9…read moreyears old so we had to keep an extra eye on them and help them a little. We used the strap that came with the cooler tube to strap my youngest child's tube to another one. One employee told us we could purchase another strap to tether them together but then the employee in the shop kind of scoffed and said it wouldn't necessary. It was definitely necessary! We had to paddle after all the kids cause their arms and legs are too short to even reach the water and paddle themselves. The employees really didn't do a whole lot of customer service so I'm not really sure the tip (which was paid in advance) was worth it. We even had to carry all our tubes all the way back up the hill after we finished. The river itself is mostly calm and it is a beautiful area. But there was quite a bit of algae/scum in the slower moving water which grossed out the kids lol. And the island where we stopped to each lunch had some trash on it. Overall tubing was a good experience but the $200+ price felt like a lot for what it was.

    Our float was nice despite the river being low and getting stuck a few times. However, the guy…read moreworking the front desk (the owner? I don't know, I see what I assume to be the same guy mentioned in several other reviews) was *incredibly* rude. I can't understand this; I own a business and if I ever spoke to a client like that, they would never hire me again. So I guess he doesn't count on repeat business? The guy driving the shuttle was nice enough but I also don't understand this whole tip jar thing for boating companies. All the guys do is drive us a few minutes down the road and unload gear. Is that not their literal job? Why isn't the company paying them a living wage? I'd definitely scope out other places given the customer service at this place

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    Front Royal Outdoors - Packed sammichs and drinks for our 4hour long float.

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    Packed sammichs and drinks for our 4hour long float.

    Postcard Cabins Shenandoah North, Outdoor Collection

    Postcard Cabins Shenandoah North, Outdoor Collection

    4.1(16 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    My boyfriend and I stayed at Postcard cabins in Basye,VA. We absolutely LOVED it!! The cabin had…read moreeverything from utensils to little s'more's kit. The only thing I needed was the food, drinks and vibes. We will be visiting again. It was quiet, very clean. Best first experience ever.

    Long weekend with hubby and our fur baby. We stayed at the Freida cabin in Shenandoah North,…read moreVirginia. It is less than 2 hours away so not far away for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle. Our cabin is super cute, cozy and clean. The cabin had a kitchenette with 2 burner stove, mini fridge, paper towel, dishwashing soap, and cooking supplies. The food we brought fit in the fridge. Bathroom was well stocked with plenty of towels, body soap, shampoo & conditioner. We also got 3 bundles of firewood to do some grilling and s'mores. The location was super quiet that you can actually relax. Our favorite part of this trip is definitely the Stroopies. Not your traditional graham cracker s'mores but a chocolate gooey marshmallow sandwiched between 2 caramel filled Stroopaffle. Genius and yummy. We plan on coming back next time and stay at another cabin or other locations in the US. Another positives - the staff are so so friendly and very responsive. They checked up on us every day and throughout the day by text. Not intrusive at all - replenished the stroopies and some of the snacks. One very minor downside, there's not enough plugs especially in the sleeping area for two people who uses medical equipment. The staff did suggest to book an ADA approved cabin & I actually got to check it out. Definitely something to keep in mind for future bookings. Overall a great stay and highly recommend!!!

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    Postcard Cabins Shenandoah North, Outdoor Collection
    Postcard Cabins Shenandoah North, Outdoor Collection

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    Lake Laura - lakes - Updated October 2026

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