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Enjoy Vistas Overlooking Smith Mountain Lake

The Smith Mountain recreation area is approximately 5,000 acre of public hunting and fishing area located on one of the region's most beautiful and most prominent geologic features at the southeast end of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford and Pittsylvania counties near Roanoke, Virginia. The mountain area is covered with trees and the western boundary adjoins Smith Mountain Lake and includes ten miles of lake shoreline. This multi-use area is a partnership between AEP and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Visit the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources website for more information.

Recreational Responsibility

It is the recreational users' as well as the hunters' and fishermen, etc. responsibility to know and respect the boundaries of this area and have all the licenses and permits needed while hunting, fishing, etc. in this area. All recreational users will be expected to respect the rights of private property owners in the area.

All recreational users are reminded that the rules and regulations for AEP's Recreation areas apply, as well as all of the state fishing and wildlife regulations. Driving off road in this area is not permitted. No ATV's are permitted.