Hungry Mother (HM)

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Long a family favorite known for beautiful woodlands and a placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains, Hungry Mother has a sandy beach with bathhouse, boats (fishing, canoe, kayak and paddle) and a boat launch, and a universally accessible fishing pier. Guests also enjoy its campgrounds, cabins, gift shop, visitor center, six-bedroom family lodge that sleeps 15, hiking and biking trails, and restaurant. Hungry Mother is also home to the Hemlock Haven Conference Center, available for retreats, conferences and special events. Catering is available.

2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354

Latitude: 36.882561, Longitude: -81.533867

Blue Ridge

Mountain Do Triathlon, April. Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival, July. Fall Fear Mountain Bike Race, October.

camping, cabins, lodge