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About Clarksville: Virginia’s Only Lakeside Town!!!

Discover Clarksville, Virginia, home to Virginia’s largest lake and 50,000 acres of water for recreation.

The charming Town of Clarksville was incorporated in 1818 and became a bustling center for commerce and tobacco. The damming of the Roanoke River in the 1950s, which created Kerr Lake, had a tremendous impact on the entire county, and, especially Clarksville.

Today, Clarksville is known as an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with nearby opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and more. The town is the staging point for dozens of fishing tournaments each year, as well as other regionally-famous festivals and special events.  Clarksville is known for beautiful lakeside views. Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a family lake vacation, attending an event or visiting for a sportsman’s weekend, you’ll find things to do that will delight every member of the family, no matter their age or interests.

It’s the lifestyle that attracts visitors to Clarksville and keeps them coming back year after year…or for a lifetime. It’s the friendly people, small-town charm, low cost of living, mild climate, and recreational opportunities that makes Clarksville a great place to visit or live. Lake Clarksville