Events in Virginia State Parks

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Who-who's there?

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Need a hiking stick or just want to embellish your own?

Explore the life cycle of butterflies.  Learn what is special about the monarch butterfly.  What do they like to eat?

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Hop on over to learn about this ancient insect eater, and discover how you can help preserve its habitat.

Looking for a family-friendly way to extend your summer fun?

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Investigate interesting facts about our visiting Ospreys: how do you tell the male from the female?

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts. Create your own butterfly, make a picture using the sun, or "scratch-up" some art.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies. Learn what is special about the monarch butterfly. What do they like to eat?

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Join the interpretive ranger to see how many of our common songbirds you can identify.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found here Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Who made those footprints?

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts. Create your own butterfly, make a picture using the sun, or "scratch-up" some art.

Look for the interpretive ranger on the sidewalk between the pavilion and sand at the swimming beach to have some fun making bubbles.

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

From the the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts USA has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors.

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Who made those footprints?

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Ride with a ranger as we explore the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park on a beautiful summer evening.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Join the Smith Mountain Lake community in the effort to eliminate poverty in the region.

Get competitive while enjoying the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake!

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands and works to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health.

Did you know that every year monarchs from the entire eastern half of the United States make a 2,000-mile migration to Mexico to over-winter?

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Bring the family to the park to enjoy the fall colors and a fun-filled Halloween event. Activities include a costume contest (for ages 12 and younger), pumpkin decorating, crafts, candy, and games.

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Want to work up an appetite for the big turkey day feast, while helping a worthy cause?

Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.

Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.

Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.

Do you have a bad case of "cabin fever"?

There's no better way to start the new year than a visit to Smith Mountain Lake. The Discovery Center will be open after our First Day Hike.

Our Winter Lecture Series is back for its twentieth year!

We can "bear-ly" wait for the second installment of our Winter Lecture Series. Ali Davis, District Wildlife Biologist with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, has a lot of experience helping constituents manage human-wildlife conflicts and is looking forward to sharing some tips and tricks on how to avoid conflict on your property.

Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?

A diverse grouping of women paints a fascinating portrait of life at Poplar Forest over a 200-year period.

Our Winter Lecture Series is back for its twentieth year!

We're closing out this season's Winter Lecture Series with a fascinating program on bats.

Spring has sprung, and there is no better place to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather than at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Join us for the eighth annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Do you want to contribute to the environment, but are not sure where to start?

The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state of Virginia.

The Judd's Music in the Park proudly presents SML Boomer Band in a special Mother's Day Weekend concert at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion.

Give Mom a real treat this Mother's Day. Ride with a ranger on our 30-foot pontoon boat and learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the state park. Keep a lookout for an abundance of wildlife which makes Smith Mountain Lake its home. Watch to see the ospreys that have returned to the lake from their winter home in the Caribbean.

Spoil Mom with a delightful cup of tea.

Bring Mom out for a Wildflower Walk to uncover some of Virginia's prettiest, yet often overlooked, treasures.

Hey, kids: turn off the television, put away the video games, and head over to the park for some real fun in the great outdoors. Come participate in exciting programs that connect kids with the outdoors.

Looking for a family friendly way to kick off your summer fun?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?