Batty Wagon

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Meet at Visitor Center parking lot

When

Aug. 6, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide. Listen to bats and watch as they emerge from their daytime roosts to feed on a wide variety of insects. Learn interesting bat facts as you explore your senses in the dark.

Pre-registration is required at the Visitor Center. There is a 20-person limit, and this program is free. If weather is unsuitable come to the Discovery Center for a Bat Program. There is no limit or registration required for the inside program.

photo of a bat on a rock wall

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov