Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Earth Day - Reduce, Re-use, & Recycle

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center Pavilion

When

April 20, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Would you like to reduce your 'plastic footprint' on our landfills, while finding a way to better enjoy the birds in your backyard? Come celebrate Earth Day by learning how you can help keep our environment clean, as well as help the local wildlife. Participate in fun activities where you'll learn to re-purpose items that might otherwise have ended up in the landfill. Here is a great way to turn trash to 'treasure.' Learn to make a soda bottle bird feeder using recyclable materials. Learn more about polystyrene (#6 recyclable), and how you can re-use it to create a 'shrinky-dink' necklace. All activities are free, but regular parking fees still apply.

Earth Day-making bird feeders from recyclable materials

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov