Mecklenburg County, VA
Mecklenburg County features charming small
towns to explore, but with over 100 miles of trails
for hiking and riding plus a spectacular 50,000
acre lake with 800 miles of shoreline, it’s not sur-
prising that so many visitors choose to spend their
entire vacation outdoors! Home to the Southern
Virginia Wild Blueway kayaking and paddling trail
system, consisting of 3 rivers and 2 lakes, this un-
spoiled wilderness adventure is just a short drive
from major metro cities. Perfect for hours in a
canoe with the kids or a weekend full of scenic fun
with friends! Take off from one of the 17 public boat
launches as you explore hundreds of miles of pris-
tine and WILD waterways throughout Southern Vir-
ginia.
Looking for a place to lay your head? Consider
one of 6 Lakeside campgrounds with over 600
campsites (about 80% of those are RV-Ready) or
a secluded lakefront cabin or yurt located in
peaceful Occoneechee State Park. The park has
more than 18 miles of walking, cycling and eques-
trian trails that meander through the forest and
along the lake’s shore. Lakeside hotels, award-
winning bed and breakfasts and lakefront rental
homes are standing by for your reservation as well.
After settling in, explore our delightful small towns and shops where you will find locally-produced goods
and wares unlike anywhere else. Get out and explore our wineries, play a round of golf at one of 4 Golf
Courses, rent a boat or a couple of Jet Ski’s for the day, take a scenic lake tour on a Sea Plane! Enjoy live
music at one of our many festivals; take in a show at a historic theatre, stroll through a farmers market, ex-
plore the dozens of historical sites and architecture that dot the landscape throughout Mecklenburg County.