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Tracks and Scat

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

Aug. 23, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ever wonder about the tracks that you see while hiking? Join us to explore animal signs of all kinds. Make a plaster cast of a track to take home as a souvenir. We'll check the area to see if we can find a paw-print of a critter walking by. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required at the Visitor Center. The cost is $3 per track cast.

Whitetail deer tracks at SMLSP

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $3 for track cast.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov