Donations: How you can help us

We hope that you will join us in our commitment to preserving Mountain Lake as a sanctuary for nature's splendor.

Mountain Lake is one of only two natural lakes remaining in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 2,600 acres of forest that surround the lake are a unique ecosystem, unlike any other in the United States. Responsible stewardship of the land and the lake are more vital today than ever. We have enlisted scientists and student volunteers from area universities to help us preserve the very special and delicate environment and we need your help as well. Please consider donating to The Mountain Lake Conservancy's Forest Preservation fund to help us protect our forest, wildlife, and lake and to help us continue our study and protection of the Eastern Hemlock from the ravages of the Woolly Adelgid.

You may choose to mail your gift or you can drop it at The Mountain Lake Conservancy Visitor Center. All contributions are tax deductible and are gratefully appreciated.

Further information can be obtained by contacting The Mountain Lake Conservancy by:

Telephone: 540.626.7121 x 444
Fax: 540.626.7172
Email: MLC@MountainLakeHotel.com

Support Your Conservancy:

Conservancy Trail Maps

• Full color, shaded relief, 1:24,000 scale
• All trails listed with length and difficulty
• Weatherproof paper
• Available at the Conservancy Visitor's Center, Recreation Office and East Coasters

Birdhouses by Robert Terrell

• Peterson Bluebird Houses
• Cedar construction
• Handcrafted by Mountain Lake Hotel’s Chef
• Available at the Conservancy Visitor's Center - year-round

Trail Access Passes

• Visit our growing trail system year-round
• Park in our new lot near the stables
• Support our trail building and maintenance efforts

Available at:

• The Conservancy Visitor's Center
• East Coasters, Blacksburg
• Tangent Outdoors, Pembroke

Mountain Lake Conservancy Logo Stickers

• Custom design
• Features our logo and website address
• Help spread the word about the Conservancy
• Everyone has been to OBX, but have they visited MLC ?!?!?