Destination Smith Mountain Lake

Getting Here is Easy

Three main routes can get you to Smith Mountain Lake in less than an hour from most parts of the Roanoke Valley. Follow the directions below to the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza, a great place to start your vacation.

From Vinton or Downtown Roanoke

Head south on Hardy Road or Rt. 116, both of which deadend into Rt. 122. Turn left and take Rt. 122 to Hales Ford Bridge. The Visitor Center will be on your right.

From North Roanoke

Take Rt. 24 east toward Stewartsville. Turn right on Rt. 122 and head south to Hales Ford Bridge. The Visitor Center will be on your left.

From Salem and South Roanoke

Take Rt. 220 south throught Boones Mill. Turn left onto Wirtz Road (at the Bojangles/DQ) and take it until it deadends into Rt. 122. Turn left and take Rt. 122 to Hales Ford Bridge. The Visitor Center will be on your right.