State Park · Virginia

Hungry Mother State Park

Location: Smyth County, Virginia
Nearest town: 3.4 miles north of Marion
Type: State Park

About Hungry Mother State Park

A 108-acre lake with a sandy beach forms the main feature of the park. Built by the Civilian Emergency Corps in the early-mid 1930s, it was one of six original Virginia state parks constructed during that period.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Hungry Mother State Park is in Smyth County, Virginia, 3.4 miles north of Marion. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Hungry Mother State Park

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Towns near Hungry Mother State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.