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Tracks and Scat

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Discovery Center Pavilion
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.

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