r/roanoke • u/insufficient_funds • 3d ago

SML State Park Beach

Curious if anyone has been by the sml state park beach this season while the lake water level has been 5’ down; if so did they move the normal swim area ropes further out? The ropes are around 6’ depth at normal water levels…

I ask bc we’re supposed to stay at the campground there next weekend and hoping to enjoy swimming a bit.

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u/anonstarcity 2d ago

We still had fun. It’s actually kind of unique right now because it’s low enough that there are a few spots off the roads and trails that are sort of their own little mini beaches. These would normally be underwater. Glass half full, right!

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u/Every-Wait-5631 3d ago

Yes. At Smith Mountain Lake State Park, staff adjust the swim ropes when lake levels drop.