Leesville Lake
Virginia
Leesville Lake real estate is considered a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and lake lots in Virginia.
There are typically around 10 lake homes for sale on Leesville Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have around 90 or so lake lots and land for sale.
This lake is one of Virginia's largest lakes and has a shoreline of 110 miles.
About Leesville Lake
Easy to Find
Leesville Lake is about a 25-minute drive from Altavista, Virginia, under 40 miles from Lynchburg, and under 60 miles from Roanoke.
The Lynchburg Regional Airport and the Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital are around 30 miles away, perfect for easy travel and medical care.
Big and Powerful
As part of the Smith Mountain Lake Project in 1963, Leesville Lake was created to make hydroelectric power. Spanning an impressive 3,040 acres, the lake has plenty of room to accommodate more residents.
Fun on the Water
Leesville Lake has plenty to keep its residents happy. Residents can swim or boat around the lake and picnic on its shores. Anglers will be especially delighted with the local populations of bass and catfish present.
Excitement on the Shore
For those wanting excitement off the water, residents can take the short trip to Altavista, Virginia.
One of the more popular attractions is the Avoca Museum & Historical Society. Here, visitors can learn not only about the history of the area but the history of the museum itself.
Another popular attraction is Woodlane Antiques & Crafts, where a wide variety of vendors come to sell various antiques and crafts to the visitors passing through.
Fun and Peaceful
Its new surroundings, paired with its tranquil waters, make Leesville Lake the perfect mix for those looking for adventure and a place to relax.
Lake Overview
- 110mi. of Shoreline
- 31ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders Mountains
- Dam Name Leesville Dam
- Year Built 1960
- Managed By American Electric Power
- Water Drops 1 ft
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 3,270
- Public Boat Ramps 2
Information
- Counties: Bedford County, Campbell County, Pittsylvania County
- Fish: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye
- Condos available (No)
- Notable events: Leesville Lake Association Annual meeting and picnic, Beautification Day
- Interesting facts: In conjunction with Smith Mountain Lake as a pump storage project
- Known for: Blue Jewel near the Blue Ridge Mountains
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