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Lake Virginia

Sycamore, Alabama · Talladega County · Facility

Lake Virginia is an 89-acre lake nestled in the narrow southern Appalachian Valley of the Talladega Ranger District, about 5 miles east of Sylacauga. It offers bass, bream, and catfish fishing for the avid angler.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfi…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Lake Virginia

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High84°F
Avg Low64°F
Peak Rain Chance16%
Humidity74%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality34 · Good
Today
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Overcast
83°/70°
💧 16%🌬 11mph
5:36 AM7:48 PM
Mon
Thunderstorm
86°/68°
💧 15%🌬 11mph
5:36 AM7:48 PM
Tue
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Heavy Drizzle
84°/64°
💧 14%🌬 11mph
5:36 AM7:49 PM
Wed
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Overcast
81°/60°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
5:35 AM7:49 PM
Thu
Partly Cloudy
85°/57°
🌬 4mph
5:35 AM7:50 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Lake Virginia

Lake Virginia is an 89-acre lake nestled in the narrow southern Appalachian Valley of the Talladega Ranger District, about 5 miles east of Sylacauga. It offers bass, bream, and catfish fishing for the avid angler.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Non-motorized boat, Fly, Spin, Bait; Boat Launch available

Plan Your Visit to Lake Virginia

Heading to Lake Virginia? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Lake Virginia?

No central reservation system listed for Lake Virginia. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/243208) for the latest entry policy and availability.