Everything Awaits
Just Outside Your Door
Private Wood-Burning Hot Tubs
9-Hole Mini Golf
Kayaks
Beach Volleyball
Playground
9-Hole Disc Golf
Fire Pits
Family-Sized Hammocks
Swimming on the Community Pier
Fishing
Koi Ponds
Stream
Ice Machine
Coin Laundry
Vending Machine

Luxury Resort Amenities at Karoo resort & lodge
At Karoo Resort & Lodge, every stay includes complimentary access to an exceptional collection of luxury resort amenities designed to elevate your Smith Mountain Lake getaway. More than just a place to stay, Karoo offers a one-of-a-kind luxury glamping and boutique resort experience where adventure, relaxation, and waterfront recreation come together. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, family vacation, girls weekend, or group retreat, our thoughtfully curated amenities provide unforgettable experiences for guests of every age.
Explore the pristine waters of Smith Mountain Lake with complimentary kayaking, enjoy waterfront swimming, cast a line from our private lakeside pier, or bring your own boat and spend the day exploring one of Virginia's most beautiful lakes. Challenge family and friends to miniature golf, scenic disc golf, or beach volleyball, while younger guests enjoy our adventure playground. When it's time to unwind, relax in hammock lounges nestled throughout the resort, gather around our inviting fireside gathering spaces, or simply take in the peaceful beauty of our waterfront property.
From sunrise over the lake to evenings beneath the stars, every complimentary amenity has been thoughtfully selected to complement the handcrafted South African accommodations and elevated hospitality that make Karoo Resort & Lodge one of the most unique luxury resort and glamping destinations in Virginia.
Fishing & Water Safety: Guests are responsible for complying with all applicable Virginia fishing laws and regulations, including licensing requirements, size limits, and seasonal restrictions. For current regulations, please visit the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/. Guests using resort kayaks or participating in any water activities must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. Guests are responsible for providing their own properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for every member of their party. Use of all watercraft and waterfront amenities is at the guest's own risk. Karoo Resort & Lodge is committed to providing an exceptional guest experience; however, all resort amenities are offered on a complimentary, as-available basis and are subject to seasonal availability, weather conditions, lake levels, maintenance, repairs, safety requirements, and other circumstances beyond our control. While every effort is made to maintain and operate all amenities, Karoo Resort & Lodge does not guarantee the availability or uninterrupted use of any specific amenity, recreational activity, or feature during a guest's stay. Guests use all resort amenities, including but not limited to the waterfront, swimming areas, community pier, kayaks, playground, mini golf, disc golf, beach volleyball court, fire pits, hammocks, and wood-burning hot tubs, at their own risk. Children must be supervised at all times. Karoo Resort & Lodge assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries, loss, theft, or damage to personal property occurring while using resort amenities. Refunds, credits, or compensation will not be provided for amenity interruptions, weather-related impacts, fluctuating lake levels, utility outages, maintenance closures, or other conditions beyond the reasonable control of Karoo Resort & Lodge.
At Karoo Resort & Lodge, every stay includes complimentary access to a collection of resort amenities designed for both relaxation and adventure. Explore Smith Mountain Lake with kayaking and waterfront swimming, enjoy friendly competition on our mini golf course, disc golf course, and beach volleyball court, or unwind in hammocks, around the fire pits, and throughout our scenic lakefront grounds. Families will love the playground, while guests of all ages can enjoy private dock access, peaceful walking areas, and the natural beauty that makes Karoo a truly unforgettable lakeside escape.



PLAYGROUND

9 HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE
9 HOLE- MINI GOLF


BEACH VOLLEYBALL
PRIVATE WOOD-BURNING HOT TUBS

KAYACKS


HAMMOCKS
FIREPITS

SWIMMING


COIN LAUNDRY
FISHING

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