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Lake Monticello

Virginia, United States · North America

About Lake Monticello

Lake Monticello sits on the route: 20 minutes from Palmyra, 51km from Shenandoah National Park.

Lake Monticello is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 9,920, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Monticello sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Monticello to your route.

About Lake Monticello

Lake Monticello, a private gated community, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,126 at the 2020 census. The community is centered on a man-made lake of the same name, which is formed by a dam on a short tributary of the nearby Rivanna River. Lake

Read more Monticello is part of the Charlottesville metropolitan area. Lake Monticello was developed in the 1960s as a summer vacation home community but quickly evolved into a bedroom community of Charlottesville, and to a lesser extent of Richmond. It has a sizable retirement age population.

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Where is Lake Monticello located?

Lake Monticello is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.9232 latitude, -78.3347 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Monticello?

Lake Monticello has a population of approximately 9,920 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
9,920
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.9232, -78.3347

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Monticello

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Shenandoah National Park

Blue Ridge Mountain beauty along the scenic Skyline Drive with cascading waterfalls and lush forests.

51 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Skyline Drive

A 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Lake Monticello

  • 52 kmSkyline DriveA 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • 70 kmThorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.
  • 75 kmStony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lake Monticello.

Palmyra

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 104

Pantops

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 3,027

Charlottesville

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 46,597

Weber City

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 1,276

Hollymead

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 7,690

Gordonsville

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 1,577

Louisa

🇺🇸 United States

31 km awayPop. 1,621

Ruckersville

🇺🇸 United States

35 km awayPop. 1,141

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