Normally the campgrounds at Hungry Mother State Park are closed between December 1 and March 1 each year. This year the park is trying something new, they are keeping 16 sites in the Camp Burson Campground open!

All of the open sites have a water, electric, and sewer hookup. Camp Burson is the largest and newest campground at Hungry Mother and it is also the only one with sewer hookups available. The campground has the newest bathhouse in the park. 

Hungry Mother State Park is beautiful all year!

The park’s beach, restaurant, and boats are not available during this time of year but the hiking trails and fishing spots are available all year. Wildlife is always moving. For special events click here. 

Please remember to dress appropriate for the weather when hiking

Enjoy the peace of wildlife in their natural environment

The surrounding area also has many attractions. Grayson Highlands State Park is one hour away, as well as Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area and Historic Saltville (archeological digs each summer and site of restored Civil War salt factory). Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum, Bastian, Va., offers a reconstructed Native American village, museum, museum store and picnic area; phone (276) 688-3438. Also in the area is the Museum of Middle Appalachians, Saltville, Va., and the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va. Also in Marion you'll find the Historic General Francis Marion Hotel and Black Rooster Gallery. And be sure to check out the The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.

Registration for sites at Camp Burson will be done at the park’s Discovery Center.   

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, Va. 24354-9323; phone, (276) 781-7400; email hungrymother@dcr.virginia.gov. Learn more about park offerings by calling 1-800-933-PARK or email resvs. Be sure to specify the park of interest.