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Hungry Mother State Park

Marion, Virginia
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Ownership: State Government
Official website: dcr.virginia.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005

Description

Hungry Mother State Park in southwestern Virginia is noted for its woodlands and lake. Easily accessible from Interstate 81, this park has folklore and history, swimming, camping, cabin rentals, boat rentals, hiking and the park systems first conference center, Hemlock Haven. Much of the land for Hungry Mother State Park was donated by local landowners to develop a new state park in Smyth County on Hungry Mother Creek. The park is one of the six original CCC parks that opened in June 1936.

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Directions

Hungry Mother State Park is in Smyth County. To get there, take Exit 47 from Interstate 81. Travel approximately one mile on Route 11 toward Marion. Turn right on Route 16 north and travel four miles to the park.

Activities

Camping, cabins, special events, picnicking, boating, nature programs, fishing, hiking

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Services

Bathhouse with hot showers, electric and water hookups, dump station, environmental education center, campstore, boat rentals, hiking trails, restaurant, seasonal swimming beach and snack bar, conference center

Reservation info

Call 800-933-7275 or on the web, go here.

Fees

See official website for most current camping fees.

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