The Legend of Hungry Mother Campground Rules • Two vehicles per cabin are permitted and must The legend of Hungry Mother takes many forms, • Camping is allowed only in designated camp- be parked in the designated parking spaces. but the one generally accepted in southwest grounds and only after following the proper Additional vehicles must be parked in the has the earmarks of the truth.The legend check-in procedure. Parks allowing payment for designated parking lots. VIRGINIA has it that when Indians destroyed several settle- site after set-up will have appropriate information STATE PARKS ments along the New River south of the park, Molly posted. Frequent visitors save money Marley and her small child were among the sur- • Registration for a state park campsite must be Annual passes for parking and swimming offer the vivors taken to the raiders’ base north of the park. completed by a member of the camping party 18 frequent visitor greater savings. Stop by the park Molly and her child eventually escaped, wandering years of age or older.This person accepts respon- office for details. through the wilderness eating berries. Molly finally sibility for the remainder of the camping party. collapsed and her child wandered down a creek • Campsites are designed to be used by a maxi- Virginia State Parks Reservation Center Hungry Mother where she found help.The only words the child mum of six people or one family. To receive more information on Virginia State Parks could utter were “Hungry Mother.” When the search • One motor vehicle, in addition to the camping or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call party arrived at the foot of the mountain where she unit, is permitted per site. Only the camping unit 1-800-933-PARK (or in the Richmond calling area State Park had collapsed, they found Molly dead.Today, that listed on the campsite application is permitted. 225-3867). mountain is Molly’s Knob and the stream Hungry • State park campgrounds are intended for the use Mother Creek.When the park was developed in the of the traveling public and not for extended or Join us in the parks – Guide 1930s, the creek was dammed to form Hungry seasonal camping.The maximum camping stay DCR’s Volunteer Program Mother Lake. per park is 14 days in any 30-day period. DCR offers diverse opportunities for volunteers in • Check-out time is 4 p.m. No camping units, While at Hungry Mother most state parks and natural areas throughout the vehicles or personal property may be left or state. Inquire at the park office for details. We hope you take the opportunity to visit some of allowed to remain on site after the termination Marion, Virginia the other attractions in the area of interest to the of the permitted camping period. For more information, contact: outdoor enthusiast. About an hour south of the • Quiet hours posted in all state park camp- park is the Mount Rogers Recreation Area and Hungry Mother State Park grounds must be observed. 2854 Park Blvd. Grayson Highlands State Park. Both offer ample • Fires must be confined to campgrills, campstoves opportunity to explore the alpine beauty of Marion,Virginia 24354 or designated fire rings. (540) 783-3422 Virginia’s highest mountain range. Grayson • Laundry sinks provided are to be used only for Highlands also offers a visitor center highlighting washing clothes. You can also visit our home page at the bygone lifestyle of the men and women pioneers who settled these mountains. Cabin Rules www.dcr.virginia.gov Virginia State Parks provide State park cabins are rented on a weekly and daily A Natural Legacy Just minutes from the park, the town of Marion basis. Maximum cabin rental is two consecutive offers a wide variety of services to our guests includ- weeks.Those cabins not reserved on a weekly basis of outdoor activities and ing a post office, pharmacies and a variety of stores. may be rented at a nightly rate for a maximum of programs.They are an important two nights. Nightly cabin reservations may be Overnight Rules part of DCR’s efforts to promote • Overnight visitors must inform park staff of the made through the Virginia State Parks Reservation names of visitors expected to arrive at the camp- Center no earlier than one month in advance of a strong conservation ethic. site or cabin area.Visitors will not be admitted to intended stay. These efforts ensure that the camping and cabin areas unless so identified. • Occupancy per cabin is as follows: Visitors are permitted between 8a.m. and 10p.m. One room: 2 people best of Virginia’s natural • Pets are allowed in state park campgrounds and One bedroom: 2 people resources will be protected and cabins. A fee will be charged per pet/night. Two bedrooms: 4 people • The public use or display of alcoholic beverages is Guest lodge: 18 people available for future generations. prohibited. Public intoxication and/or disorderly Up to two additional beds are available for rental 203 Governor St., Suite 302 Richmond,Virginia 23219 conduct will not be tolerated. for one and two bedroom cabins. (800) 933-PARK 12/05 Welcome to Hungry Mother State Park. Its wooded Amphitheater campsites, vacation cabins and forest trails have long made it a favorite outdoor retreat for residents Bicycle Trail NORTH and visitors of southwest Virginia. Horseback riding, boat rentals, swimming, the gift shop and the park Boat Ramp restaurant are available seasonally. Cabins Public use or display of alcoholic beverages Raider's Run Trail is prohibited. A Campground Old Shawnee Trail Pets are permitted in all state parks.They must be kept at all times in an enclosed Dumping Station 16 area or on a leash, not to exceed six feet. No pets are permitted in bathing areas or Fishing Pier Fisherman’s Run Trail toilet facilities. Pet fees apply for pets kept in HUNGRY MOTHER LAKE 348 overnight facilities. Hiking Trail Hemlock Haven 16 Conference Center Hiking trails are for pedestrians only. Horse Trail Registered Guests Only Bicycles are permitted only on the Lake 2 and Raiders Run Trails. No motorized Information & vehicles are permitted on state park trails. Lake Trail Reservation Center 1 3 11 20 10 ∑ Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut 4 12 Parking 19 5 or mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal 8 9 13 18 or plant life is allowed only for scientific 6 14 B 17 15 C purposes by permit from the Richmond Picnic Area New Trail 7 16 headquarters. Ridge Trail Picnic Shelter

Middle Ridge Trail Restaurant

Hungry Mother Restrooms Boat Ramp Molly’s Knob Trail Scenic Point Color coding and mileage for the trails at Hungry Mother State Park Shower Miles Trail Color Stable 617 1.6 Molly’s Knob White C.C.C. Trak Molly’s Knob 2.7 Lake Navy Blue Store 750 .7 Ridge Gold 1.1 Middle Ridge Yellow 1.0 C.C.C. Orange Swimming .9 Old Shawnee Green .9 Raider’s Run Royal Blue Visitor Center/ Office/Store