Activities on Property

Clubhouse Pool
An olympic-type swimming pool with lap lanes. Outdoor hot tub. Separate children's wading pool and play area.

Conference Center Pool
A smaller pool for relaxation near the Conference Center

Year-round indoor pool with jacuzzi spa

Bernard's Beach
A private sandy beach on a secluded cove near the Clubhouse.

Game On!
6 Tennis Courts, Racquetball Court, Poolside Basketball Court, Beach Volleyball Court, Horseshoes and Cornhole.

Fitness Center
compete with weights, stationary bikes, treadmills, Jacuzzi spa and sauna.

Boating
Bring your own boat or PWC for fishing, skiing or just having fun. Enjoy at the convenience of ad in-water dock right outside your door, plus launch access and trailer storage for a nominal fee. Watercraft rental is also available at our Marina. Rent a ski-boat, pontoon, personal water craft, canoe, or kayak. Advance reservations recommended. Click for more information.

Run, walk, or bike
The unhurried streets in our community make for great places to run, walk or bike. Many other hiking and biking trails are nearby, including the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Fishing
Whether you're an expert or a novice, you've come to the right place. We can even hook you up with an experienced guide to help you find the right place and the right lure. The lake is stocked with striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, muskie, lunge, and catfish.

Activities Off Property

The staff at the Welcome Center can assist you in arranging any off-property activities

Golf
Bernard's Guests have golfing privileges at West Lake Country Club as well as other nearby courses including Blue Hills and Hanging Rock in Roanoke.

Hot Shots
Miniature golf, Blaster bumper boats, indoor arcade, pizza and more. Near Hale's Ford Bridge on Rt 122. 540-719-1547. Visit Hot Shots Web page.

Westlake Safari Mini Golf  540-721-2234

Harbortown Miniature Golf - 15 feet over the lake with a fantastic view. Bridgewater Plaza
540-721-1639

SML Parasail
E njoy a bird's eye view of the lake from a couple hundred feet up on a parasail adventure! Contact SML Parasail, open every day from 9 AM to 6 PM except for Tuesday. 540-297-8481

Wakeboarding Lessons at Blackwater Boat Company! 540-719-2628

Horseback Riding
Smith Mountain Lake Farm Horseback riding  434-927-5199
www.SmithMountainLakeHorsebackriding.com