# Anyone been to Smith Mountian Lake? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 31, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941 "2012-12-31T10:55:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/1 "2012-12-31T10:55:43Z")
[http://www.smithmountainlake.com/](http://www.smithmountainlake.com/) lookin to rent a houseboat for a brocation-getaway with a couple bros. > **[Houseboats](http://www.parrotcove.com/boat-rentals/house-boats/)** > > Standard Equipment on all Houseboats: > > Powered by Yamaha Outboard > Dual Stations w/Fly Bridge & Sun Deck > Pontoon Flotation with Sealed Chambers > Galley w/Range, Sink, & Refrigerator > Barbecue Grill > Kitchen Utensils and Linens > ... wondering if anyone has been there and what to look out for. IE are they as big of nazis about havin a few brews while floating around as they are in lake erie, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/2 "2012-12-31T11:07:31Z")
My boats and hoes thing went off. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/3 "2012-12-31T11:09:52Z")
I’ve not been there but I know a lot of people that have been. It’s an awesome lake. I’m hoping to make it up there sometime this spring/summer. As far as I know, you can drink on the lake with the obvious exception of the driver. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/4 "2012-12-31T11:41:53Z")
We’ve been planning on something similar with a few other couples to Lake Cumberland. Looking at this boat specifically: [http://www.waterwayadventures.com/mystic.html](http://www.waterwayadventures.com/mystic.html) Or this one with the hottub: [http://www.waterwayadventures.com/star\_gazer.html](http://www.waterwayadventures.com/star_gazer.html) Going to tow my 18’ bowrider down and just drag it around the lake with the houseboat and use it for our “landing craft” and watersports with the houseboat acting as home base. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/5 "2012-12-31T14:57:56Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Going to tow my 18’ bowrider down and just drag it around the lake with the houseboat and use it for our “landing craft” and watersports with the houseboat acting as home base. thats awesome. also, now i need to find a houseboat with a hot tub. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/6 "2012-12-31T15:02:37Z")
I have no advice on Smith, but a great place for a bro-cation [http://www.putinbay.com/](http://www.putinbay.com/) if you have never heard of it. Lots of bars on an island in lake erie, good times for sure. We have gone a couple times and its not far from here. Books up quickly, plan early. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/7 "2012-12-31T15:48:02Z")
Werd on “put the tip in” bay. LOL X… ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/8 "2013-01-01T06:26:30Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > We’ve been planning on something similar with a few other couples to Lake Cumberland. > > Looking at this boat specifically: > [http://www.waterwayadventures.com/mystic.html](http://www.waterwayadventures.com/mystic.html) > Or this one with the hottub: > [http://www.waterwayadventures.com/star\_gazer.html](http://www.waterwayadventures.com/star_gazer.html) > > Going to tow my 18’ bowrider down and just drag it around the lake with the houseboat and use it for our “landing craft” and watersports with the houseboat acting as home base. We did this a couple years ago and got lucky when our boat was in for service and they upgraded us to a bigger nicer setup. Had 2 jet skis and a smaller boat for water sports. Amazing time and a whole lot cheaper after labor day, we went the first weekend after. I would not plan on using the houseboat as your mode of transportation during the day (based on fuel rates and speed). Drive around find a cove and have a smooth nights sleep. No issues, actually never saw any patrol. But on the other side we did hear “stories” about people getting boarded at night and getting looted. All the people at the rental place said it was extremely rare but it might be worth having someone who is carrying just for peace of mind. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-been-to-smith-mountian-lake/227941/9 "2013-01-03T10:37:04Z")
Smith Mountain Lake is Huge and a nice lake. My parent’s friends have a house on the lake. As far as i remember, they didn’t have too many issues there as long as you weren’t being reckless.