Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
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last updated: April 2023

Looking for a place off the beaten path? Try the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area. This property offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike, view wildlife and enjoy vistas overlooking beautiful Smith Mountain Lake.

Located in portions of Bedford and Pittsylvania Counties, the 4996 acre Smith Mountain property is owned by Appalachian Power Company and is cooperatively managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The area is almost entirely forested. Elevations range from 800 feet to over 2000 feet. The area's western boundary adjoins Smith Mountain Lake and includes ten miles of lake shoreline. Protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement held jointly by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, this scenic and natural wildlife habitat area will remain available for public use for many years to come.

Recreational Opportunities on this WMA

Hunting
Primitive Camping
Warmwater Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding NOT permitted
Birding

Facilities

Two primary parking areas, one located on the Bedford County tract and the other on the Pittsylvania County tract are accessible year-round. Hunter access roads that begin in these parking areas are open to vehicle travel seasonally. A number of smaller parking areas are located along State Route 778 in Pittsylvania County. Gated roads and trails are open for foot travel throughout the year.

Directions

Access the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area from Bedford County via State Route 608 East from Moneta and from Pittsylvania County via State Route 40 to Route 626 North then to Route 778.

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