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Let's Get to the Bottom of This

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

Aug. 28, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Can you name some of the fish that inhabit Hungry Mother Lake? Join us as we light up our viewing pond and see what's swimming around at night. While we are waiting for the aquatic animals to show themselves, be on the lookout for other nocturnal animals too.

photo of an underwater fishlight

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov