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Hungry Mother State Park – HM 10-18-20 Bridge📷 vastateparksstaff, CC BY 2.0

Hungry Mother State Park

Marion, VA

Nature

A wooded lake with a sandy swimming beach, boat rentals and a trail up Molly’s Knob, a few miles north of I-81 at Marion. One of Virginia’s six original state parks from 1936, with cabins and campgrounds.

Nearest town
Marion, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.8845, -81.5245

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Creekside CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Hungry Mother State Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Royal Oak CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Hungry Mother State Park · 12 pitches
    Tents
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  • Camp BursonCampsite
    1 mi from Hungry Mother State Park
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  • Hurricane CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Hungry Mother State Park · 30 pitches
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  • Comers Rock Recreation AreaCampsite
    19 mi from Hungry Mother State Park
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  • Laurel Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Hungry Mother State Park
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All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hungry Mother State Park?

Hungry Mother State Park is in Marion, VA, at GPS 36.8845, -81.5245. It is about 23 mi from Damascus.

Can you camp near Hungry Mother State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Creekside Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hungry Mother State Park?

Hungry Mother State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southwest Virginia highlands: Grayson ponies to the Breaks.

What is there to see near Hungry Mother State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grayson Highlands State Park (17 mi), Abingdon Historic District (28 mi), Breaks Interstate Park (51 mi) and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (52 mi).

When is the best time to visit Hungry Mother State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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