Virginia / Smith Mountain Lake /
Franklin Co Park
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Smith Mountain Lake · near North Shore · Virginia
Harmful algal blooms reported on Smith Mountain Lake 4.8 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2023.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Car parking
- Large lot
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.08745, -79.61380
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Smith Mountain Lake
Lake in Virginia. All launches on Smith Mountain Lake.
Community
Where people who use Smith Mountain Lake talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park · 0.7 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
- Scruggs · 3.7 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
- Anthony Ford · 4.2 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
- Oak Grove · 4.3 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
- Hales Ford · 4.5 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
- Penhook · 5.2 mi · Smith Mountain Lake
Sources
- Virginia DCR Water Access Points (statewide public access inventory, Virginia Outdoors Plan) record -79.6138,37.0874 · Public data (Virginia DCR), 'for planning purposes only'; credit Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Recreation Planning and Recreational Resources
Why it is listed as public: listed by Virginia DCR Water Access Points (statewide public access inventory, Virginia Outdoors Plan). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.