Hungry Mother State Park

The 3,334-acre mountainous landscape features a 108-acre lake surrounded by dense forest, hiking trails, and recreational facilities throughout the park grounds.

The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the park infrastructure between 1933 and 1941, establishing it as one of Virginia's original six state parks.

The park's name originates from a local legend about Molly Marley, who perished near the mountain after escaping Native American raiders with her child.

The park provides year-round accommodations including cabins, campgrounds, and a family lodge, plus seasonal activities like swimming, boating, and fishing in the lake.

The park contains twelve different salamander species, including mountain dusky, spotted, black-bellied, northern slimy, and green varieties in its diverse ecosystem.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1936

Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

GPS coordinates: 36.88111,-81.53472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11