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Fish Franklin County
Franklin County, Smith Mountain Lake, and Philpott Lake offer anglers of all skill levels an opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime!
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Lakes
See what Smith Mountain Lake and Philpott Lake have to offer.
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Rivers
Franklin County Blueways are an exciting way for beginners and experts to experience the beauty of nature in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Motorsports
Get your heart pumping with the roar of the engines at the fastest bullring in the south!
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Waid Park
Waid Park is the "Crown Jewel" of outdoor recreation in Franklin County. The park features over 5 miles of trails through hills, farmland, and rivers, a professional disc golf course, athletic fields and access to the Pigg River Blueway system.
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Waid Park Disc Golf Course
The Waid Park 18-hole course has 36 baskets, 36 turf tee pads and two practice baskets. This challenging pro level wooded course was constructed in 2022.
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park features 37-acre of public access on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake.The park features 1.7 miles of trails, a handicap accessible fishing pier, a beautiful wide sand beach open during the summer.