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Batty Wagon

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.

When

Aug. 8, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 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 at Visitor Center, limit 20 people. Free

If weather is unsuitable come to the Discovery Center for a Bat Program.
No limit or registration required.

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