Hungry Mother State Park

One of Virginia's original six state parks, Hungry Mother sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains around a 108-acre lake with a sandy beach, boat rentals, and a universally accessible fishing pier. Campers can choose full hookup sites, electric-and-water sites, or a tents-only loop, while cabins, yurts, and a historic six-bedroom lodge round out the overnight options (not counted in the total above). A conference center and more than 17 miles of trails add to the mix.

Virginia DCR statewide camping fee schedule (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees.php), per night, shown as VA Resident / Non-Resident, effective May 2025: Primitive/no-hookup sites $16-27/$19-27; Standard sites with water but no electric $27-32/$32-37; Electric & water sites $37-43/$43-49; Electric, water & sewer sites $41-43/$48-50; Group camping $75-134/$88-163. A $5 non-refundable transaction fee plus Virginia sales tax applies to every booking. Dump station use is free for overnight campers ($10/visit for day visitors); non-camper shower access is $5/person. Pets are allowed at this campground at no additional charge, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under control at all times, per Virginia State Parks' statewide camping pet policy; current rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.