Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:33 PM
- Water level
- 1.11 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Smith Mountain Lake
Updated 51 min agoSource: USGS station 02059500 — GOOSE CREEK NEAR HUDDLESTON, VA · 9.9 mi from Smith Mountain Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Oak Grove
| Location | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Smith Mountain Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.133241, -79.667733 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Oak Grove is a public boat launch providing access to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia at coordinates 37.13324, -79.66773. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Oak Grove is a public boat launch on Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Grove
Is Oak Grove free to use?
Yes, Oak Grove is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia.
What water does Oak Grove access?
Oak Grove provides boat launch access to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
How do I get to Oak Grove?
Oak Grove is located at coordinates 37.133241, -79.667733 in Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.8 mi of Oak Grove, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.