Clearly, this place is marketed to resemble Natural Bridge, Virginia's better known (and frankly,…read moremore impressive) attraction. The park here is set up with a number of camping facilities and trails that have a separate entrance, while the attraction itself is accessible by parking at a visitor center and either walking down a fairly steep trail or taking a (seasonal) chairlift. On the dreary day I visited, there was barely a soul in sight, but the park seemed to be setting up for a winter lights festival. The tunnel itself is used for a railroad line, and a viewing platform allows you to go to the edge of the tunnel but you can't actually go through it, which is disappointing. The trail downstream through the gorge is pleasant and worth a brief jaunt but it terminates quickly. Those seeking more of a hike will find the ridge trail that heads upwards worthwhile, and the views of the tunnel from above are probably at least as good as what you'd get walking up close to it. The local Lover's Leap is majestic (and horrifying, if you think about it). I did not think it one of the more impressive state parks in either Virginia or in the the confluence of states in this region, but there are some nice things to see.

Wonderful park, and such friendly staff! Has a good variety of trails with different difficulty…read morelevels. Definitely stop by the park office on the way in to ask about the trails, the ranger we met was incredibly helpful and highlighted some great trails. I've been to a good few state parks, and these are some of the most friendly rangers you could find- don't be afraid to ask them questions! I highly recommend taking the chairlift- this allows you to get down to (and more importantly, back up from) the tunnel and creek easily. If you have small kids or limited mobility, definitely choose the chairlift, as the walk back up involves many stairs. If planning to bring kids: for the upper trail (Lover's Leap), I recommend age at least 7-8, maybe younger if athletic (hills and stairs) and able to listen to directions. There are fences in place, just make sure nobody will try to climb them. For the lower area (getting to ground level of the tunnel) depends on whether you use the chairlift- with the chairlift, it's accessible for young ones as the area is pretty flat with just a few steps and small humps. Without the chairlift, make sure they're old enough to be ready to climb a LOT of steps. Overall, a really nice park with great rangers. Especially nice with the holiday lights!

The campground is absolutely beautiful with a creek running through it and amazing views of the…read moremountains. Each site has full hookups including internet and sewer and everything is very clean and well maintained. The check in area had a picnic pavilion with grills free for use. Big Stone is less than a mile whith walking trails that pass right by the campground. You can walk to several restaurants and stores. Be sure to check out Curlins and order the fried green tomatoes.

A great RV park & Campground with plenty of access. Many pull through sites. Grass between each…read moresite. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice. Looks like it has been freshly painted. A wonderful covered pavilion with lots of tables and gas grills. They even had season firewood available for a couple dollars. They even have a draw bridge to walk across the powell river to access the Big Stone Gap town's walking trail. It is truly a hidden gem.

We enjoyed a visit to the campground this week. Many activities to enjoy. Campground facilities…read morewere well maintained. Camp Host Patrick and Amy could not have been more helpful and friendly. They definitely made everyone feel at home. Hope to visit this park again

Hungry Mother State Park is more than a 5 star review for me. It's beautiful. It's also my 30th VA…read moreState Park Visit! Hidden away in the mountains of southern VA, is a great lake with water that looked crystal clear! You can paddleboat, kayak, canoe and swim! The swim spot is more than twice the size of Lake Anna State Park. And surrounded by the beautiful mountains. I hiked the 6 miles around the lake with the stop off ay Molly's Knob. It's gorgeous! I had preplanned this trip to see these parks down here many months ago. While, I camped in a tent at Claytor Lake, I rented a Yurt for two nights here at Hungary Mother. I've never stayed in a Yurt before and I loved it! It was hot though, don't get me wrong. That Yurt was like a volcano tube all day and 1/2 the night. Luckily I was gone during the daytime and due to location, around 3am to 6am it wasn't very hot at all. LoL. Mountains make the difference! The Yurt was spacious and lovely. I'll rent again in the future. Employees were nice. Gift shop was amazing. Unlike most other state parks, this one had long trails. Like I said, one was 6 miles..usually, at other parks, they have .5 and .9 mile trails that you peice together to make a 6 mile trail. Those who've been, know what I mean. My favorite VA State Park is Sky Meadows. Perfect for me and only 25 min from my house. Hungry Mother is second place winner for me!! Love it!

Very enjoyable experience. We stayed on the upper level with great views of the sunset/sunrise over…read morethe surrounding mountains. New owners just took over and seem very enthusiastic about the place. Gave us a friendly welcome and a tour. It's a rather steep climb to the upper level, but very doable and well worth it!

Enjoying my second nite at the RidgeRunner campground. Excellent tent camping site. We stayed…read moreover the Labor Day weekend. Facilities are excellent and appear to be recently renovated. No water or electricity at tent sites but being prepared we didn't need them. Staff was fantastic at checkin. We followed Lester(?) to the site which was on the top of the hill away from the RV sites. Although this is a trail head to the ATV trails we didn't hear any of them. Plenty of deer around the campgrounds. See the deer to the right of the trash can in the second pic. Beautiful nite sky. Some noise at night from the nearby power plant but just sounds like a big fan so it wasn't a bother. Couldn't be happier here and can't wait to return. Highly recommend.

I loved camping here! The owners are the best! They keep the campground beautiful and well taken…read morecare of! We are for sure going back! It will be a yearly trip'

From the owner: We are a full service hook up campground with electric, water and sewer. We have many spaces open…read morenow. We are located about 10-15 drive from the Coeburn and St Paul trail heads for the Spearhead Trail System as well as local restaurants in both towns.

We just had our second stay here and it really gets better each visit. There's constantly something…read morenew to discover or that's improved. We really enjoyed the secret lake trails, amazing playground and marina restaurant this visit.

Been there a million times. Even though it's changed alot through the year's it's a beautiful…read moreplace.

Do yourself a favor if you are in SW Virginia or NW Tennessee and stop here for a picnic lunch. We…read morehad the best time. In April there are giant butterflies (which the dog had fun chasing). The beach is nice (but softly rocky) and there are tables, bathrooms, and a nice grassy area.

I know your campground has been devastated from the hurricane. I want to reserve a few spots even…read morethough you're close I would like to know how I can reserve some spots and pay for them now that way it will help get you back opened up. We're so sorry this has happened to you. Everything I have heard about your campground is absolutely spectacular And I hope someday I can visit. God bless you and I hope the sun stays shining for you.

I love, love, love this place!! Family-owned by a very involved and caring staff. One of the…read morecleanest and well-manicured campgrounds that we've visited. The views are amazing and there is so much to do: tubing, hiking nearby trails (including Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain), visiting Linville Falls Winery, fishing the pond or river, exploring nearby towns or just putting the phones down and relaxing.

Beautiful park for outdoor recreation and camping. The park is well maintained and has the…read morefollowing activities: rv park, walking trail, tennis, pickleball, pool, basketball, volleyball, picnic area, pavilion, equestrian area, playground equipment, plus special events. A great place for both the young and the young at heart.

Very Clean campground. WiFi is included with the rent. There is free firewood a pool and a…read morebathhouse.

One of the classic spots to visit in Wise, County. There is really a very good set of trails around…read morefor either hiking or mountain biking. Much of the local mountain biking scene maintains these trails to exceptional levels. High knob was vandalized / burned down a number of years ago, but the rebuild place gives just as good a views and is more accessible. Not as good in the Parkitecture front, but does it's purpose. Flag Rock is part of the area and is a beautiful overlook to Norton. Another "must see" spot. Numerous trails and routes from this part of the area. Also, there are a ton of camping, picnicing, shelters and other ways to spend some good times outdoors with friends and family.