Hungry Mother Island

01/01/2025

Getting rid of a real Christmas tree? 🌲 Give it a second life by donating to Hungry Mother State Park, where we can provide fish habitat in our lake and allow it to naturally decompose. 📍 Drop-off at the boat ramp off Mitchell Valley Road. 🗓️ Deadline to donate: Feb. 28, 2025. More info on our blog: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/give-your-christmas-tree-a-second-life

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas!
We pray this season brings you hope, joy, and peace.

03/12/2024

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
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28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are grateful for you and pray your week is full of love and laughter!

07/11/2024

We’re getting ready to hibernate for the winter months (except for the opening we have at Christmas).
See y’all soon!

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29/10/2024

🔊Sound on 🔊
for the peaceful sound of flowing water. ☺️

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28/10/2024

There’s nothing quite like the crisp air and stunning colors of autumn in Smyth County! 🍂 From the vibrant reds and golds to the peaceful waters of Hungry Mother State Park, this is a season worth celebrating. Whether you're out for a hike, enjoying a picnic, or taking a paddle on the lake, there's no better place to take in the beauty of fall.

Come explore, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and see for yourself why our community is so special!

26/10/2024

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

25/10/2024

The park is open. All trails are passable with the exception of Listening Rock and Stampers Branch (from the main road to Hickory Ridge campground). ⚠️ Please read the rest of this information carefully.

Due to road closures on US-58, the only access to the park for the foreseeable future is via Rt. 600 from Chilhowie Exit 35, from Interstate 81. 🚧 Please be aware that this route includes two sections of long, straight pulls of significant grade that may be difficult for vehicles towing large campers.

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (MRNRA) has lifted the closure of the high country. However, not all MRNRA trails are open or passable. For the most up-to-date information on this area, call the MRNRA Headquarters at 276-783-5196 or go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1211517.

25/10/2024

The creek around the island changes nearly every day. The rains, lack of rain, wind, and recent hurricane all have shifted things around. There’s always something new to see.

23/10/2024

21/10/2024

Hungry Mother State Park has reopened! Get some fall hikes and relaxation in! The weather has been crisp in the mornings and refreshing in the afternoons.

19/10/2024

Every year fall is a beautiful surprise.

🍂🍂🍃🍃

18/10/2024

Hungry Mother Lake clothed in it’s fall beauty!

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14/10/2024

Whether you want to come for the day or spend the night, we're open. We hope to see you this weekend.

12/10/2024

Grayson Highlands State Park is open! PLEASE READ the important message from Virginia State Parks about access to the park.

Last updated: Oct. 9, 2024. 10:00 a.m.. The park is open. The equestrian trails are expected to open Oct. 15.

Due to road closures on US-58, the only access to the park for the foreseeable future is via Rt. 600 from Chilhowie Exit 35, from Interstate 81. Please be aware that this route includes two sections of long, straight pulls of significant grade that may be difficult for vehicles towing large campers.

The park is under a boil water notice for all water sources in the park pending additional testing.

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is currently under a Temporary Closure (PDF) until Oct. 1, 2025 or until terminated by an Authorized Forest Service official, whichever comes first. With this order, access to the MRNRA for backpackers and equestrian use through Grayson Highlands is prohibited and reservations for the Overnight Backpackers Lot will be unavailable until the closure is lifted.

Always be sure to check this page for up to date info from Virginia State Parks: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/closures

05/10/2024

Hungry Mother Island after storm update:

We had minimal damage and a few things outside floated away. Currently still no power as of this moment, but hoping it will be back on anytime!
We feel extremely fortunate to not have had extreme damage.

Thank you to those of you who have reached out and checked on us!