Geocaching at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Park-wide

When

Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.

Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache out in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology, and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the geocache. You can use your own GPS unit or the GPS app on your phone. Click HERE for more information on geocaching or to explore locations of caches found in the park or nearby outside the park.

Before heading out on your adventure make sure to have plenty of water, sunscreen, bug spray, and the proper footwear. Please use caution if leaving the main trail while in search of a geocache, to avoid contact with poison ivy and to minimize disturbance of plants or causing erosion. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled; you never know where a cache might be. Click HERE to find tips on how to stay safe while geocaching.

photo of a geocache in the forest

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov