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Home in Gordonsville
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviewsCentral Virginia Country Cottage
Home in Fredericksburg
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviewsThe Carriage House at King's Crossing
Home in Mineral
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsSpacious Vacation Getaway + Dock/Lake Access!
Home in Culpeper
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsCozy Farmhouse Getaway
Home in Louisa
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsCountry Home Near Charlottesville & Wineries
Home in Montpelier Station
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 485 reviewsThe Cottage At Liberty Mill. Pets allowed $25
Home in Mineral
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews4 BR Renovated Lake Access Home, HotTub, Boat Slip
Home in Mineral
5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsThe Cottage on The Lake
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Home in Mineral
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsLake access home & 1 acre yard with golf cart!
Condo in Mineral
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsBeautiful waterfront condo w/private boat Slip
Cabin in Mineral
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsLakefront Cabin; new boathouse w/ bar; pickleball
Home in Bumpass
5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsSunset Cove Lake House Dock Basketball Kayak Wine
Home in Bumpass
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviewsCrosswinds at Lake Anna
Home in Bumpass
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviewsSpacious 6-bedroom waterfront w/incredible views
Farm stay in Louisa
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsPet-Friendly Country Farm House on Pond
Home in Bumpass
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsMulti-family DREAM. Sleeps 20 w/ 2 full kitchens
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Home in Spotsylvania Courthouse
5 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsThe Escape Hatch: 500ft of Waterfront on Lake Anna
Home in Bumpass
5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsSerenity Cove NEW 7BR/7.5Ba lakefront w/ boathouse
Home in Bumpass
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsLake House with Hot Tub and Fire Pit By Summer
Home in Louisa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsWake at the Lake! Cozy 3BR/2.5BA w/Lake Access!
Home in Bumpass
5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsFamily Getaway Sleeps 12, Salt Water Hot Tub
Home in Mineral
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsSerene Lake House w/ Hot Tub for a Perfect Getaway
Home in Mineral
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviewsAuthentic 3 Bedroom Log Cabin, with Lake Access
Home in Bumpass
5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews1min Walk 2 Lake| Kayaks |Games |KidFriendly|Porch
Your guide to Lake Anna
Introduction
The clean, placid waters of Lake Anna draw visitors from Washington, D.C., and the Eastern Seaboard from spring until late fall. Nine thousand acres of this 17-mile-long reservoir, created by the North Anna Dam, are open to the public. Many people rent a boat to explore the lake’s secluded coves and fishing nooks, and families with children who love swimming will find a sandy, well-guarded beach in Lake Anna State Park. Fishing, sailing, and jet skiing may take up the bulk of your retreat, but you can also spend a day or two exploring picturesque towns like Fredericksburg, Bumpass, and Charlottesville, or the historical battlefields that surround the lake. Or your retreat may bring you to the wineries and craft cider makers who have found a home in Central Virginia.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lake Anna
From mid-May through the end of September, the temperatures rarely drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit and often climb into the 90s, especially in July and August. Not surprisingly, these are the peak times for both tourism and lake activity. Don’t forget sunscreen if you’re on the water, but pack an umbrella and raincoat in case of summer downpours.
Autumn stretches from October through November, and if you’re staying in one of Lake Anna’s vacation rentals during this time, you’ll likely need a warm jacket. Winters here are not harsh, but the temperature often drops below freezing, so bring your snow gear. Spring starts in March, with the return of flowers and foliage and gently warming weather.
Top things to do in Lake Anna
Lake Anna State Park
Located on the north end of Lake Anna, this state park offers the area’s best beach, broad and sandy, as well as more than 15 miles of hiking and horse trails that skirt the lake’s ruffled shoreline or meander through the woodlands. Many of the trails, as well as the fishing pond, are wheelchair accessible.
Spotsylvania Battlefield
In May 1864, the Union and Confederate armies waged war for two weeks near the Spotsylvania Courthouse, located 18 miles northeast of Lake Anna, and tens of thousands of soldiers were killed or wounded here. The National Park Service has created self-guided walking and driving tours of this important battlefield as well as other nearby Civil War sites. You can also wander around the Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District nearby to admire the centuries-old homes and public buildings.
Fishing
Fishing tournaments on Lake Anna start in the spring and go well into fall, thanks in part to water warmed by the power plant on the south shore. You’ll find a number of boat rental companies around the area, as well as chartered fishing boats. Most fishers are on the hunt for largemouth bass, crappie, and striped bass.
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