State: Virginia
Address 1: 2854 Park Blvd.
City: Marion
Zip: 24354
Phone: 276- 781-7400
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 94
Electric Water: 22
Camp URL: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hun.shtml#camping
Full Hook: Yes
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.
Open during the summer, the swimming beach is complete with a bathhouse and concession area.
Hiking, bicycle trails; no self-guided trails. More than 12 miles of trails are open year-round.
LOCATION: 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 Register at the Discovery Center.
Directions to Hemlock Haven (within the park): Use the above, general directions to find Hungry Mother State Park. Once within Hungry Mother State Park, follow signs for Hemlock Haven Conference Center. Stay on the main road and follow the loop. The first six cabins are named: Chestnut, Hickory, White Oak, Scarlet Oak, Red Oak and Sycamore. Stay on this road to The Pines, which are near the fork in the road. The Pines are numbered 21-25. Register at the Discovery Center.
Directions to Camp Burson (formerly known as Hungry Mother Family Campground): Before reaching the main entrance to Hungry Mother State Park, you’ll see Camp Burson on the right off Park Boulevard.