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.

Who made those footprints?

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

In this very special event, we will be exploring nature after the sun goes down and visualize it the way nocturnal animals do.

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

Join our park ranger for this fascinating workshop on owls and what they eat.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

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.

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.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.