Batty Wagon
Where
Program Location: Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
When
June 16, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 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 15-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.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Evening Programs | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Batty Wagon - June 9, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Batty Wagon - June 23, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Batty Wagon - June 30, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
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