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Batty Wagon

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Meet at Visitor Center parking lot

When

June 21, 2022. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park interpreter. Listen to bats, and watch as they emerge from their daytime roosts to feed on a wide variety of insects. Learn interesting bat facts as you explore your senses in the dark.
Pre-registration required, limit 16 people. Free

If weather is unsuitable come to the Discovery Center for a Bat Program.
No limit or registration required. Please call the Visitor Center 1/2 hour before the wagon ride is to start to verify location (540) 297-6066.

Other details

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