About the Community

A lake worth

coming home to.

Lake Caroline is a gated community situated on a pristine 277-acre lake, surrounded by 1,500 acres of protected land. We are home to over 1,000 single-family residences in the Madison District of Caroline County, Ruther Glen, Virginia.

 

The lake flows west to east — more than two miles long, averaging 15 feet deep and 32 feet at the dam. Ten miles of tree-lined shoreline are fed by hillside springs, natural wells, and Stevens Mill Run.

 

Nestled in peaceful serenity, our members enjoy year-round amenities: a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, 24/7 security, two sandy beaches, eleven recreation areas, and two marinas with full lake access.

Acres of Beautiful Community Space
1450 +
Residential Properties
950 +
Private Recreational Lake
250 Acres
Community Security
24 /7
Amenities

Everything you need for recreation, in your own gated community.

Open to every member household. Most are free to use; some require a small reservation through the member portal.

Swimming Pool

Open daily 10am–8pm in season. Lounge chairs, lifeguarded weekends, and shaded deck.

Kids Park

Adventure awaits at Lake Caroline’s parks & playgrounds

Sandy Beaches

Two swim beaches with shallow entry, perfect for families and afternoon picnics.

Tennis & Pickleball

Four resurfaced courts plus dedicated pickleball lines.

Clubhouse

Available for member events and weddings.

11 Rec Areas

Lakeside pavilions, fire pits, fishing piers, and a few trails.

Recreation Areas

Eleven recreation areas. Endless ways to enjoy the lake.

From quiet mornings by the water to afternoons spent swimming, boating, fishing, or gathering with neighbors, Lake Caroline’s recreation areas make it easy to enjoy life outdoors.

Gallery

Explore Our Community

Take a closer look at the beautiful scenery, recreational amenities, and vibrant community life that make our neighborhood a wonderful place to call home.

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Members Portal

The information you need, in one place.

Sign in to view the resident directory, submit a maintenance request, reserve the clubhouse, pay your dues, and access community documents.

Forms

Architectural & dock requests

Pay Dues

Online payment portal

FAQ

Pool hours, rules, contacts

Firewise

Safety & defensible space

Photo Album

Community memories

Available Positions

Volunteer with the board