Orange County Insight June 2023

Lake Orange

Lake Orange is a public fishing lake surrounded by farmland and forests with a fishing pier, and picnic facilities to enjoy all the shoreline the lake has to offer. The lake also has access for paddleboards and kayaks, grills for cooking, and restrooms. Please note the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) requires an Access Permit for visitors to department - owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public fishing lakes, who are age 17 and older, unless they possess a valid Virginia hunting, freshwater fishing, or trapping license, or a current Virginia boat registration. Interested in what fish you can catch at Lake Orange? Click here!

Via Visit Orange Virginia

Robertson Fountain

Located by the Orange County Visitor ’ s Center is the Robertson Fountain. Known as the ultimate source for splashdown fun, the fountain provides a wide area to jump and play! Bring your animal or a few young visitors for endless running around and physical activity. Fight off summer boredom with this exciting summer activity and enjoy the sunshine too! Don ’ t want to go alone? Bring a friend and spend an afternoon at one of Orange ’ s kid - friendly attractions!

Via Stephanie Straub

Oakland Heights Farm

Oakland Heights Farm, located in Gordonsville, offers horse rides on local trails as well as riding lessons. While on the trail, riders pass through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, meander through beautiful countryside, and pass Civil War campsites and battlegrounds. Please note, children must be six (6) years or older to ride. Visit the farm ’ s website to learn more!

Via Oakland Heights Farm

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