Lake Wilderness

Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Wilderness Run Lake is a small, 28-acre, private lake in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, under 70 miles from Richmond and under 85 miles from Washington, D.C.

It is 30 minutes from the Mary Washington Hospital and an hour and a half away from Richmond International Airport. Within 20 minutes are grocers like Weis Markets, Giant Food, and Keystone Grocery.

Highly rated local restaurants within 30 minutes from Grant Lake include Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, El Rincon Del Sabor Bar & Grill, the Park Lane Tavern of Fredericksburg, and the Bonefish Grill.

In the Community

Wilderness Run Lake is one of the three lakes in the Lake Wilderness community.

There is a dock on the lake to explore the water by boat, kayak, or canoe. On a warm day, anglers can toss out a line, dip their feet in the water, or relax on the shoreline.

The Lake Wilderness Property Owners’ Association provides a wide range of facilities such as a clubhouse, pool, snack bar, basketball courts, tennis courts pavilion, beach and volleyball area, campground, picnic areas, and two playgrounds.

A Fun Family Adventure

Wilderness Run Lake residents can check out the Fun Land of Fredericksburg, a children’s amusement park half an hour from the lake that offers mini-rides, go-karts, an arcade, a rock wall, and much more!

Explore Richmond

The nearby city of Richmond is teeming with historical sites. Monument Avenue and the White House of the Confederacy provide historical information concerning the early days of the United States.

The top Richmond attraction is Maymont, a 100-acre estate featuring a Japanese garden, petting zoo, carriages, and the Dooley Mansion is available for tour.

Carytown, a popular city district, is home to unique shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The historic Byrd Theater, which was built in 1928, is celebrating over 90 years of service.

The Virginia Museum of Art has free admission and features pieces whose creation dates back to 5,000 years.

Explore Washington, D.C.

Wilderness Run Lake residents can take the short drive for a day trip to Washington, D.C.

Start your tour with the well-known Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This prestigious museum holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and artifacts, including the remains of dinosaurs.

Next, check out the National Gallery of Art. This sprawling, two-building complex houses the nation’s treasure-trove of art, spanning all major periods and many famous paintings.

Most notably, be sure to tour the U.S. Capitol building, a must-see! The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Today, it stands not only as a monument to its builders but to the American people and their government.

An Excellent Place to Raise a Family

If you're looking for a waterfront home perfect for raising kids, take a look at Wilderness Run Lake. It just might be the location of your next lake home!