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Hungry Mother State Park
Have fun in and around the water at one of Virginia's oldest state parks.
Bring the family to this legendary state park for fun in the woodlands and lake. The name comes from a child, Molly, who was trying to get help. The only words the child could utter were "Hungry Mother." A search party eventually found the child's mother, but she was already dead.
Swim at this popular park during summer months. The protected swimming area has a concession stand when it's in operation. You can swim at any time, but just in this designated area.
Explore Hungry Mother Creek or Molly's Knob thanks to 17 miles of hiking trails. The surrounding mountains provide gorgeous views of the countryside. Ascend a 3.4-mile loop trail to reach Molly's Knob. The peak sits 1,000 feet above the lake.
Fish the 108-acre lake for bass, crappie, catfish, carp, sunfish, muskellunge, and walleye. Launch your own boat or
Bring the family to this legendary state park for fun in the woodlands and lake. The name comes from a child, Molly, who was trying to get help. The only words the child could utter were "Hungry Mother." A search party eventually found the child's mother, but she was already dead.
Swim at this popular park during summer months. The protected swimming area has a concession stand when it's in operation. You can swim at any time, but just in this designated area.
Explore Hungry Mother Creek or Molly's Knob thanks to 17 miles of hiking trails. The surrounding mountains provide gorgeous views of the countryside. Ascend a 3.4-mile loop trail to reach Molly's Knob. The peak sits 1,000 feet above the lake.
Fish the 108-acre lake for bass, crappie, catfish, carp, sunfish, muskellunge, and walleye. Launch your own boat or rent one during the summer months.
Reserve one of 71 campsites with electric hook-ups, and 11 tent-only sites. Several lakeside cabins create glamping options.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Hungry Mother State Park
Camp Burson is a sprawling woodland campground in Hungry Mother State Park. Surrounded by tall trees, you’ll find your crash pad near a beautiful lake teeming with hungry fish. Anglers are the most popular folks at any campground, so if you’re one of ‘em, don’t forget your welcome sign. Be ready to tell your big fish tale ‘round a roaring campfire Read more...
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