Huntsman Lake

Fairfax County, Virginia

Huntsman Lake is in Burke, Virginia, under 25 miles from Washington. D.C.

The closest major airport is Dulles International, 33 minutes away, and urgent care can be provided at Sentara Lake Ridge, 18 minutes away.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several stores and markets within 10 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as BGR The Burger Joint, Yindee Thai, Village Chicken, and Milano’s Family Restaurant.

Fun Sized

At 28 acres, Huntsman Lake offers its residents privacy and plenty of lake fun. It is part of Huntsman Park, which spans 110 acres.

Residents can kayak or canoe around the water, but they must be carried or wheeled to the shore. Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass, channel catfish, snakehead, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed, and blue catfish.

The park also includes parking, basketball courts, picnic areas, a playground, and paved trails.

Local Entertainment

Golf enthusiasts will love to hit the links at Springfield Golf & Country Club. The location has an 18 hole, 71 par championship golf course designed to accommodate players of all levels.

Go Ape Zipline Adventure Park offers family-friendly fun, as well as a great ropes course.

Explore Washington, D.C.

For an exciting daycation, Huntsman Lake residents can take the short trip to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C!

The District of Columbia is home to numerous memorials and museums, highlighting the rich history of the United States, the natural sciences, and the world.

Start your tour with the well-known Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This prestigious museum holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and artifacts, including the remains of dinosaurs.

Next, check out the National Gallery of Art. This sprawling, two-building complex houses the nation’s treasure-trove of art, spanning all major periods and many famous paintings.

Most notably, be sure to tour the U.S. Capitol building, a must-see! The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Today, it stands not only as a monument to its builders but to the American people and their government.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Huntsman Lake is an excellent choice.