
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, May 25, 1990                   TAG: 9006020404
SECTION: SMITH MOUNTAIN TIMES                    PAGE: SMT-15   EDITION: BEDFORD/FRANKLIN 
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GUIDE TO BOAT LAUNCHING

Places to put boats in the water on Smith Mountain Lake include:

Sam's Bait and Tackle Shop: on Smith Mountain Lake at Hales Ford Bridge (located between the Cove and Webster Marine). (703) 297-4107. Boat launching, live bait. Rod and reel rental, rod and reel repair, gas, guide service, full line of fishing tackle and electronics.

Public area: near Hardy Ford Bridge on Virginia 636.

Public area: at the dead end of Virginia 823, which is reached from Virginia 655 off 122.

Public area: at the dead end of Virginia 626.

Public area: at the end of Virginia 601, off Virginia 616 near Scruggs.

Public area: at the end of Virginia 966, off Virginia 660 out of Penhook.

One public launch: in Smith Mountain State Park.

Beacon Light Marina and Yacht Club: Virginia 853, Huddleston. (703) 297-1700.

Camper's Paradise Marina: Virginia 122, Bedford County (one mile from Hales Ford Bridge). (703) 297-6109.

Blue Ridge Campground and Marina. Virginia 670, Burnt Chimney. (703) 721-FUNN.

Crazy Horse Campgrounds: Route 3, Box 392, Moneta. Boat dock and ramp, boat rentals, gasoline for cars and boats, swimming pool. (703) 721-2792.

Eagle's Roost Marina and Campground: Virginia 626, Huddleston (near state park). (703) 297-7381.

Lake Haven Marina: Virginia 626. (703) 297-7347.

Mitchell's Point Marina: Route 1, Huddleston. Boat launching, fishing, boating, camping supplies, Virginia 734. (703) 297-7174.

Safe Harbor Yacht Club: Virginia 616, Moneta. (703) 721-1587.

18. Saunder's Marina: Virginia 626, Huddleston. (703) 297-4412.

Sportsman Inn Marina: Virginia 626, Huddleston. (703) 297-7828.

by CNB