Seasonal beach swimmingDouthat Lake
Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge
Douthat Lake has a designated sandy beach for swimming within a marked roped area from May through October.
Lakes and tarns in Virginia
6 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Virginia, each checked for public access.
6 spots listed6 lakes and tarns
6 spots in Virginia
Seasonal beach swimming
Swimming allowedBear Creek Lake swimming beach
Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland
Bear Creek Lake State Park has a designated beach where unguarded swimming is allowed.
Swimming allowedHolliday Lake
Holliday Lake State Park, Appomattox
Holliday Lake State Park has a designated buoyed beach for unguarded swimming year-round.
Public seasonal swimmingClaytor Lake
Claytor Lake State Park, Pulaski
Claytor Lake State Park has a designated beach for public lake swimming, with guarded swimming during the summer season.
Yes, seasonal beachSmith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake State Park, North Shore
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has a public 500-foot beach with seasonal guarded and unguarded swimming.
Public swimming allowedHungry Mother Lake
Hungry Mother State Park, Smyth
Hungry Mother State Park has a designated sandy beach for guarded and unguarded swimming in Hungry Mother Lake.