Located on the lake's west side, The Boardwalk is a 100-acre, master-planned community with nearly four miles of shoreline. A waterside pavilion, beach and walking trails are accessible from the boardwalk that stretches 2000-feet around the community's southern point.
The Recreational Center features a regulation size croquet court, tennis court, sand volleyball court, lap pool, basketball, horseshoe pit, shuffleboard, chipping green, picnic shelter and observation tower.
A village within The Boardwalk includes 22 Nantucket-style cottages with lake-view porches and individual boat slips.

The Waterfront Country Club, Smith Mountain Lake’s first country club community, started in 1977. With an 18 hole PGA Championship Golf Course designed by George Dillon, The Waterfront encompasses more than 750 acres and over 8.5 miles of waterfrontage. It features state-maintained roads, central water system, underground utilities and fire hydrants. Amenities include tennis, swimming, fitness center and fine dining.