Blue Heron Cottage

06/08/2026

We are so excited for Pirates Weekend next month! The Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina will be going out on a cruise from 12-2pm! When they come back we will be having a WATER BATTLE in our cove in front of Portside at 1:30!
Book your cruise at www.vadaresml.com / call 540-297-7100 or come by boat and be ready to have a water fight!

06/08/2026

We start our new hours today! 🎉🎉

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

🎣 A visit to SML isn’t complete without a trip to Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals to feed popcorn to the huge, hungry carp that gather around the docks. Bags cost just $1 and all proceeds support Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.

Find over 100 more free and low-cost things to do at Smith Mountain Lake! 👇

https://smith-mountain-lake.com/activities/things-to-do-sml

📸: Andie Gibson

06/04/2026

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We have music next Friday 6/12/26!

This Friday it will be very hot outside and due to some scheduling conflicts we will pick up music next Friday with Trev Hicks Entertainment! Come join us for a night of the best saxophone musician on the Lake!

06/03/2026

Available July 18-25: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days!!!
Deep water dock with large floating dock. Bring your boats/PWCs or rent for your stay.
- 6 Bedroom (up to 12 guests), beach, and beautiful wraparound shoreline in peaceful cove away from boat traffic.
https://blueheroncottagesml.com/
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https://airbnb.com/h/blueheroncottagesml

Blue Heron - Peaceful Cove, Beach, Ping Pong

06/02/2026

Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia combines mountain, beach, and lake for an epic summer getaway with hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.