The Blue Ridge Mountains are the home of this beautiful lake. We have four very mild seasons, with the best being the summer. Smith Mountain Lake is known for its water sports, slow pace lifestyle, and fishing. It has been featured on ESPN. It is a five minute boat ride to restaurants, shopping, dancing, cocktails, arcades and putt-putt, ice cream, and several marinas. By land, hop on your golf cart, bike or walk and enjoy the restaurants, the bank, the brand new YMCA, or the shopping. The grocery stores, gas stations, entertainment areas and all shopping are only a two minute drive. If you like the laid back lifestyle, this is the place for you. If you get a craving for a faster pace, Roanoke is only 30 minutes away, and they offer everything.