Claytor Lake State Park

Claytor Lake State Park With a 4,500-acre lake and a full-service marina and swimming beach, this Southwest Virginia park is ideal for fishing, boating and water activities. B. C. D. E. F.

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Do you like to hike? 🥾 Explore our trails and learn something new with some special programming on June 6 as we celebrat...
05/30/2026

Do you like to hike? 🥾 Explore our trails and learn something new with some special programming on June 6 as we celebrate National Trails Day! 🌄

2 p.m. - Trick Your Stick @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
What is the perfect sized walking stick for you? Bring your own stick or take one of ours and use crafting supplies provided by the rangers to create your own uniquely designed item. 🎨

4 p.m. - Claytor Lake Overlook Hike @ the Meeting Facility
Join our rangers as we hike to the Claytor Lake Overlook for beautiful views of rolling hills and the lake. Along the way, we will stop to discuss the flora and fauna around us. The hike is about about 2 miles long so good walking shoes and water are recommended. 💮

7:00 p.m. - Bear Aware @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
What should you do if you encounter a bear on the trail? Learn some tricks on how to coexist with one of our largest animals in the landscape. 🐻

🔗 https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-02-18-15-14-55-651400-shi

Congratulations to Deborah DeSantis who completed her Master Hiker designation at Staunton River State ParkHere is what ...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Deborah DeSantis who completed her Master Hiker designation at Staunton River State Park

Here is what she said about her journey:

“When I first learned about Trail Quest, I was a full-time caregiver for my mom. She was 82 at the time and has dementia. She and I visited eight parks together, and I would push her in her wheelchair, including on multiple visits to the battlefield.

I made a point of revisiting all the parks I had been to before so I could officially complete them all within the 3.5-year time period.

I met my two best hiking buddies, Kerry Carmichael and Patricia Hays, while hosting women-only hikes to help others with Trail Quest. Between the three of us, we have hiked 18 state parks together. We love taking our time and enjoying the views. As a former ambassador for the women’s group, I often suggested that beginner hikers start with Virginia State Parks, especially if they were hiking solo.

Favorite parks: Fairy Stone State Park — I love everything about this park, from the original CCC cabins to the lake, trails and campground, especially in spring when the azaleas and rhododendrons are blooming.

Claytor Lake State Park and Douthat State Park are close seconds, though I love them all. Wilderness Road State Park surprised me the most. I loved the bison and the reconstructed Martin’s Station fort. There were living history interpreters when we visited.

I’ve discovered some of Virginia’s most beautiful places through Trail Quest, as well as met amazing people and made wonderful memories. I truly love Virginia State Parks."

Thank you for sharing your journey and for being part of the Trail Quest and Virginia State Park family!

Explore Virginia State Parks one step at a time with Trail Quest, learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages. No m...
05/20/2026

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages.

No matter where you are in Virginia, there is a state park within an hour drive of you, making for a quick getaway for you and the family.

Explore endless opportunities for a summer of fun here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/summer-fun

💡 Light up the Lake returns this weekend.Take a relaxing stroll along our lake shore as you visit several lights that ha...
05/19/2026

💡 Light up the Lake returns this weekend.

Take a relaxing stroll along our lake shore as you visit several lights that have been placed in or along the lake to attract critters of all sizes. Rangers will be along the shore to help identify anything that may be seen.

📅 May 23, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

🌧️ This program is weather-dependent. Please check our website, linked below, for cancellation information.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-04-06-16-00-12-880784-tqu

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend ...
05/18/2026

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks!

Visit your favorite Virginia State Park June 13-14 and enjoy hands‑on experiences and guided programs that bring our past to life.

To explore our History and Culture Weekend events, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/history-culture-day

We're switching things up for our May Volunteer Workday with a Spring BioBlitz! Why not become a citizen scientist for a...
05/17/2026

We're switching things up for our May Volunteer Workday with a Spring BioBlitz! Why not become a citizen scientist for a day?

🗓️ May 23
🕙 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Visitors, volunteers, and park staff will try to find and identify as many species as we can throughout the park. Participants will sign up for a specific location at a table outside the Water's Edge Meeting Facility before heading to their area with a team lead.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-04-11-12-33-19-222003-b6k

🌳 Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us! We're hosting a variety of ranger-led programs to help our younger visit...
05/12/2026

🌳 Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us! We're hosting a variety of ranger-led programs to help our younger visitors connect with nature and discover the joys of being outside.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16
📍 Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
🕛 2 p.m. Pinecone Owls
🕛 4 p.m. Critters of Claytor Lake
🕛 7 p.m. Reptiles

If you prefer to explore on your own, consider heading to Shady Ridge Trailhead for a family-friendly hike along our TRACK Trail or go on a virtual tree tour to learn how to identify native trees.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-02-18-15-03-07-065702-vfl

💡 Light up the Lake returns this month.Take a relaxing stroll along our lake shore as you visit several lights that have...
05/05/2026

💡 Light up the Lake returns this month.

Take a relaxing stroll along our lake shore as you visit several lights that have been placed in or along the lake to attract critters of all sizes. Rangers will be along the shore to help identify anything that may be seen.

📅 May 8, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
📅 May 23, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

🌧️ This program is weather-dependent. Please check our website, linked below, for cancellation information.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-04-05-13-49-58-187502-6rs

04/30/2026

We offer outdoor recreation for visitors of all ages! Visit our park’s 4,500-acre lake, complete with a full-service marina for boating, fishing and swimming. 🌊 Explore 7 miles of hike-or-bike trails, picnic on our peaceful shore and learn fascinating new facts in our nature and history programs. 🌿

There's something fun for everyone, whether you're here for a day trip or a weeklong stay. Treat yourself to a getaway in one of our cabins overlooking the water or one of a hundred campsites. 🏕️

Follow us today, and plan your visit at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake.

📍 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084

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6620 Ben H Bolen Drive
Dublin, VA
24084

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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(540) 643-2500

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