This park offers three shelters for rent through the Reservations Center at 1-800-933-PARK. They can be rented from 8am to 10pm (all day), or 8am to 2pm or 3pm to 10pm (half days). Shelter 3 is large and can be rented in two separate sections. All shelters are available April 1-October 31;at other times they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter amenities include charcoal grill, picnic tables, electrical outlets, fireplace, lights and access to restrooms. Park activities include swimming, camping, cabin rentals, boat rentals, hiking, visitor center, gift shop, and restaurant (see catering options below). View Park Fees. To learn more about Hungry Mother State Park, visit their web site at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hun.shtml

The picnic area is next to a rebuilt homestead site, complete with two log cabins, a spring house and a cane mill. Picnic facilities include drinking water, grills and restrooms. Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK. Two shelters are available for rent. They can be rented from 8am to 10pm (all day), or 8am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm (half day).

Shelter one is located in the main picnic area. A water fountain and electric hookup is available. Shelter can accommodate 100 people under the shelter. Seating for an additional 100 people is available around the shelter.

Shelter two is located next to homestead cabin, and is also referred to as the Barn. No adjacent parking is available. Shelter can accommodate up to 100 people underneath and seating for another 100 is available around the shelter.

Park activities include, camping, hiking, biking, and horse trails, fishing, visitor center, and gift shop. The park is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. View Park Fees. To learn more about Grayson Highlands State Park, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml

Founded in 1987 to honor and preserve the heritage of this area, the Settler's Museum is a true community center. The facility includes a picnic shelter with electricity and a source of clean water, public restrooms, plenty of room for activities of your choosing, and a horseshow pit. Group use of the shelter is $40.00. Please visit the Settler's Museum online to find out more.

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The park provides picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball play area, swings and slides for young children, and areas for hiking, jogging, bicycle riding and fishing. Visit www.chilhowie.org for rental fees.

Hungry Mother State Park offers 25 cabins available for rent which can accommodate 2 to 6 people. Cabins 21-25 are located within the Hemlock Haven Conference Center. Amenities include kitchen appliances, living area with sofa and dining table, picnic tables, free swimming and boat launch,fireplaces, and more. Cabins are rented through the Reservation Center by calling 1-800-933-PARK. Please visit the Hungry Mother State Park web site for details. For rental fees click here.

Six bedroom lodge which sleeps 15 maximum. This recently renovated log lodge offers a view of the park and is handicapped accessible. For more details, visit the Hungry Mother State Park web site.

Three cabins are available through the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located on a mountaintop near Sugar Grove, VA (Camp). Bird watching, hiking and fishing are nearby. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen, and living room with a huge fireplace. Electricity and flush toilet add comfort to this rustic mountain setting. For more information, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/recreation/cabins/index.shtml Each cabin is available only by reservation at www.reserveusa.com or by calling 1-877-444-67777.

Highland Creek Cabin is nestled in the mountains of the Jefferson National Forest in southwest Virginia. Built in 1949 from native chestnut logs, it combines rustic charm and solitude with all the modern amenities. Just 1/4 mile from Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, this mountain retreat offers excellent opportunities for horse back riding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing & hunting. Visit the web site to reserve online and for more details.

Discover the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in this 4500 sq. ft log cabin nestled on 120 acres of private land in the midst of the Jefferson National Forest. Located just north of Marion, Virginia, you will be able to hike or ride horses across many miles of local trails or the Appalachian Trail itself. This newly built lodge has four bedrooms, a loft and comfortably sleeps 13 people (ask about bunkhouse accommodations to sleep an additional 10). It has three full baths, two stone fireplaces, a fully equipped large kitchen with two ovens, and a wrap-around porch offering plenty of views. Visit the Cabin in the Blue Ridge web site for more information.

Grayson Highlands has an new group camping camping area. The park offers this group camping area for up to 35 campers. Sites have no water or electrical hook-ups. No minimum number of campers to be considered a group. For more details, visit Grayson Highlands State Park web site

There are two types of group camping opportunities available: walk-in tent sites and drive-in recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Reservations can be made by calling toll free 877-444-6777 or by Internet at www.recreation.gov. Beartree Lake has a surface area of 10 acres. It is stocked with trout. There is a designated swimming area with a beach. Several hiking trails can be reached from Beartree, including three spurs to the Iron Mountain Trail and one to the Appalachian Trail. Beartree Recreation Area is near the popular Virginia Creeper Trail. Within the Recreation Area is a nature trail with beaver ponds. For stream fishing, Straight Branch runs through the length of the valley. All of the 4+ miles of road within Beartree Recreation Area are paved and ideal for biking. There is also access to a mountain biking trail. For more information visit, http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/recreation/camping/beartree.shtml.

The Community Room is located inside of the Chilhowie Town Hall. Many amenities included. Visit the Town of Chilhowie web site for details.

Located inside of Hungry Mother State Park, Hemlock Haven offers a conference building, which can accommodate 10 to 375 people. Other offerings include cabins, a lodge and a sports complex. For more information visit, http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hem.shtml

The General Francis Marion Hotel offers plenty of elegant space for your specialy gathering. Professional staff will help with oragnizing your event. Catering services also available. Visit the Hotel web site for details.