Buggs Island Lake is the largest lake in Virginia and one of the most scenic in the south.
Discover Clarksville
The lake offers some of the best fishing on the East Coast and is a haven for outdoor recreation including boating, sailing, skiing, and swimming. Wildlife is plentiful along the 800 miles of wooded shoreline, where you might see a Bald Eagle, heron, or other migratory waterfowl.
Beyond the shores of Buggs Island Lake there are many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including golfing, hiking, hunting, visitor/educational centers and picnicking. Not much for the outdoors? Than explore the abundance of history our town & area has to tell, visit the area museums, plantations & walking tour. Or stop & shop the many one-of-a-kind stores in our great town. We know you will fall in love with Clarksville, like we have!
Come explore Clarksville On The Lake, and discover a Vacationer’s Paradise!
Lake Country Visitor Guide, click on cover to open virtual magazine
Click on your special interest:
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing Guides
- Golf
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback Riding
- Marinas
- Motorsports
- Wine & Dine
- Shopping
Biking
Virginia is a key destination for bicycle touring & trails. Here is some of the bike trail areas nearby.
Occoneechee State Park
East Coast Greenway
Staunton River State Park
Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area
Tobacco Heritage Trail
Go to our Outdoor Enthusiast travel guide with all the information on trails & locations: http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-outdoor-enthusiast-travel-guide/biking/
Camping
For more information all the campgrounds in our area, click on our Camper Travel Guide link:
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-camper-travel-guide/
Canoeing
Buggs Island to Beechwood Flats Water Trail Canoe/Kayak Launch
Staunton River State Park
Southern Virginia Wild Blueway
Occoneechee State Park
River Traders
For more information on Canoeing or Kayaking in our area, click on our Outdoor Enthusiast Travel Guide link:
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-outdoor-enthusiast-travel-guide/canoeing/
Fishing Guides
Get your up-to-date information on Lake Levels & Fishing reports by clicking the following links:
http://www.kerrlakeguide.com/node/37
http://www.kerrlake.info/fishing/index.htm
Prime Time Guide Service
We offer a No Catch, No Pay policy on several of our trips. Our goal is to make sure you get the best experience possible when you book a trip with Prime Time. http://www.primetimeguideservices.com
(336) 459-2526
Bud’s Guide Service
Address:
418 Nejobe Point Rd
Clarksville, VA 23927
Phone:
(434) 374-0348
Additional Information:
- Specializes in Kerr Lake; ask for Bud Haynes
Dennis G. Fishing Guide Service
“Specializing in Largemouth Bass”
Half or Full day Trips 434-349-2178
Additional Information:
- Also offers guides for Lake Gaston & local rivers
Visit our Fishermen’s Travel guide for Boat access area’s, where to get your fishing license & gear.
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-fisherman-travel-guide/
Golf
Kinderton Golf and Country Club
Out of town:
Lake Gaston Golf Club
Green’s Folly Golf Course
River Ridge
Halifax Country Club (PRIVATE)
Mecklenburg Country Club (PRIVATE)
South Hill Country Club (PRIVATE)
Tanglewood Shores Country Club (PRIVATE)
For more information on each of these Country Clubs click on our Golfer Travel Guide link:
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-golfer-travel-guide/
Hiking
Occoneechee State Park
Staunton River State Park
Liberty Hill Nature & History Trail
Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area
Tobacco Heritage Trail
Visit our Outdoor Enthusiast Travel guide for more detailed information:
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-outdoor-enthusiast-travel-guide/hiking/
History
HISTORIC MORTON-SIZEMORE HOUSE, c.1885, in heart of downtown Clarksville, Virginia’s only lakeside town, on Buggs Island/Kerr Lake. Queen Anne Victorian. On the National Register of Historic Places.
If your idea of the perfect vacation is learning about what life was like in that place hundreds of years ago, we’ve got you covered. Discover native settlements, Civil War trails, recreations of everyday life in previous centuries and some fascinating plantations.
Visit our History Buff Visitor Guide for Historic walking tours, museums & more.
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-history-buff-travel-guide/
Horseback Riding
Occoneechee State Park
Staunton River State Park
Robert Munford Trail
Tobacco Heritage Trail
Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area
Shangrila Guest Ranch
Falkland Farms
Visit our outdoor travel guide for more information on Horseback riding
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-outdoor-enthusiast-travel-guide/equestrian/
Marinas
Rent a pontoon boat from either of these two marinas and enjoy a relaxing and scenic day on beautiful Buggs Island Lake!
Clarksville Marina
http://www.clarksvillevamarina.com
Occoneechee State Park & Marina
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/documents/occmarinaflier.pdf
Motorsports
South Boston Speedway
Address:
1188 James D. Hagood Highway
South Boston, VA 24592
Phone:
(434) 572-4947
http://www.southbostonspeedway.com/
Virginia International Raceway
Address:
1245 Pine Tree Rd
Alton, VA 24520
Phone:
(434) 822-7700
Wine & Dine
Click on the link below which will take you directly to our Wine Enthusiast Travel Guide to all the local wineries & day trips
http://www.virginiaslakeregion.com/the-wine-enthusiast-travel-guide/
Dine & enjoy a glass or bottle of wine at any of the following locations:
Cooper’s Landing Inn
801 Virginia Avenue
http://www.cooperslandinginn.net/
Bridgewater Bar & Grill
201 Virginia Ave.
Clarksville, VA 23927
https://www.bridgewaterbargrill.com/
(434) 362-2222
Shopping
Caught here on a rainy day? Or just here to explore our beautiful town, while the men are away fishing? Clarksville has many area stores that will soothe your desire, from antiques, outlets, unique one-of-a-kind gift shops, electronics, furniture & more. With such variety, when we say “something for everyone” we mean something for everyone. Browse our list of stores below, then pack up the walking shoes and hit the town with a credit card in hand!
Antiques:
Crossroad’s Emporium & Flea Market-4556 Hwy 58, Buffalo Jct, VA. 434-738-8319 http://www.kerrlake.com/crossroadsemporium
Grandfather’s Country Creations-214 Virginia Ave. Phone: 434-374-2576 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandfathers-Country-Creations/293731610643061
Now & Then-505 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2255
The Market-315 Virginia Avenue. 434-374-2896 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Market/195187420649188
Auto, Boat & Hardware Stores:
Clarksville Auto Supply-NAPA-109 7th Street. 434-374-2121 https://www.facebook.com/clarksvilleautosupply/?fref=ts
Clarksville Ace-7545 Virginia Avenue. 434-374-8629 http://clarksvilleacehardware.com/
Clarksville Tire & Service, Inc. 434-374-8166 http://www.clarksvilletireandservice.com
Clarksville Water Sports-108 Gateway Lane. 434-374-2755 http://www.clarksvilleboats.com/
Lake Country Automotive-100 Adams Street. 434-362-2105 http://lakecountryautomotiverepair.com/
Southside Southern Boatworks -916 Noblin Farm Road. 434-374-0550 http://southsidemarineandauto.com/
Talbert Building Supply-11799 Highway 15. 434-374-7355 http://www.talbertbuildingsupply.com/
Gift Shops & More:
603 Arts & Books-603 Virginia Avenue. 434-738-5121
A Cross the Nations-102 College St. 434-454-8106
A&K Nail & Spa-916D Virginia Avenue. 434-374-0352
Arrington’s Home Furnishings-11220 Highway 15. 434-374-8626 http://www.arringtonshomefurnishings.com/
Avenue Floral & Design-415 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2010 http://www.avenuefloralanddesign.com/
Clarksville Furniture-601 Virginia Ave. 434-374-8133 www.clarksville-furniture.com
Clarksville Ruritans Inc. (Thrift Shop-211 South Third Street. 434-374-8080
Designs by LaDonna-214 4th Street http://www.designsbyladonna.com
DoodleBug’s- 316 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2250 https://www.facebook.com/DoodleBugsGiftsandConsisngmentinClarksvilleVA
Hite’s- 301 Virginia Ave. 434-374-5914 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hites-Clothing/216096031747960
TLC Finds http://www.tlcfinds.com
Lake Country SPCA-7577 Business Hwy 58. 434-374-8076 http://www.lakecountryspca.org/Home.html
Lakeside Vapes & More-209 Third Street. 374-2400
Morningstar’s Bed, Bath, & Curtain Outlet-663 Hwy 58, Buffalo Junction. 434-374-9944 http://bedbathandcurtain.com/
The Cottage Barn-307 Virginia Avenue. 434-374-2299 http://www.facebook.com/TheCottageBarn
Virginia Avenue Mall-317 Virginia Ave. 434-374-5949 http://www.virginiaavenuemall.com/
Large Retailers:
CVS Clarksville-24 Gateway Lane. 434-374-8728
Dollar General-700 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2811
Dollar General Market- 912 Virginia Ave # B. 434-374-2151
Food Lion-1013 Virginia Avenue. 434-374-9530
Restaurants:
Ayala’s Mexican Restaurant-618 Virginia Ave (434) 362-2116
McDonald’s-200 Virginia Ave. 434-374-0198
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant-327 Virginia Avenue. 434-374-9719 www.greatwallofclarksville.com
The Pizza Pub-401 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2080 https://www.facebook.com/pizzapubva?fref=ts
Subway-916 Clarksville Crossing. 434-374-2052
Hardee’s- 916 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2391
Amelia’s-7334 Highway 49, Buffalo Junction. 434-206-4637
Michelle’s Home Cooking Cafe-11256 Highway 58. 434-374-4400
Los Banditos- 7331 Hwy 58. 434-374-2707
Papa John’s-8188 Highway 15 434-374-9808
Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern-801 Virginia Ave. 434-374-2866 www.cooperslandinginn.net
Bridgewater Bar & Grill-201 Virginia Ave. (434) 362-2222 https://www.bridgewaterbargrill.com/
Beverages:
Bugg’s Island Brewery-101 East Second St. 434-265-3343
