Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Christmas at Claytor Lake State Park

By Hannah GradyPosted December 02, 2017

The holidays are a special time of year for so many, and we have one more thing that you will want to include on your list of things to enjoy this season, it's the Christmas at Claytor event.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

Celebrate the festive season at Claytor Lake. Make winter crafts, enjoy refreshments, play a few holiday games, or participate in our Gingerbread House Competition. Even Santa will be visiting Claytor Lake State Park and so can you.

Don't miss this special day at Claytor Lake State Park on December 9, 2017

Have fun creating a special winter craft to take home with you

Christmas at Claytor is from 1 - 5 p.m. on December 9, 2017. There will be winter crafts, holiday games, Gingerbread House Competition, Polar Express Hayride if weather permits, and of course the jolly old elf himself, Santa.

A PHOTO WITH SANTA

While visiting with Santa make sure the moment is captured with a photo. A photo with Santa only costs $5. You and the family can also write Santa a letter that will be personally delivered to him. You can enjoy a story read by Santa too at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.

POLAR EXPRESS HAYRIDE

You and your family and friends can also enjoy the unique experience of the Polar Express Hayride. The hayride is free to all and will pick up visitors at the Water's Edge Meeting Facility. The ride will run as long as weather permits.

The whole family can participate in holiday crafts and festivities

GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

Have you ever been a part of a Gingerbread House Competition? Well, here's your chance. The Gingerbread House Competition goes on throughout the day on December 9, 2017, but judging takes place at 5 p.m. The park will have some supplies, but you're encouraged to build your master piece at home and bring it to the park to get judged. For more information about this competition, the prizes and the rules click here.

Learn more about cabins and camping at this park here, or call 800-933-PARK to make reservations. For directions to the Claytor Lake State Park click here.

Invite the whole family and all of your friends to get into the holiday spirit this year at Claytor Lake State Park

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Claytor Lake State Park