Bark Ranger

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Discovery Center
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Jan. 1, 2028 12:00 a.m.

Why should the humans get to have all the fun? Bring your four-legged friend(s) to Hungry Mother State Park so they can become a B.A.R.K. Ranger. Pick up a B.A.R.K. Ranger brochure at the Discovery Center and emBARK on a journey around the park with your PAWsome buddy. After completing the adventure requirements, stop by the Discovery Center to take the B.A.R.K. Ranger pledge and receive a certificate and sticker. Don't forget to take photos of your B.A.R.K. Ranger and share them with a Hungry Mother State Park ranger.

Ollie the B.A.R.K. Ranger

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov