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.

Earth Day Weekend

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Throughout the Park

When

April 26, 2024 1:00 p.m. - April 27, 2024 8:30 p.m.

Help us celebrate our planet with some special Earth Day programming:

Friday, April 26:

1 p.m. Tree Identification Hike @ the Howe House
Join us for a scenic hike around the historical Howe house and learn how to identify some of our native trees.

4 p.m. Claytor Crafts - Tree Cookies @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Create something special with natural materials found around the park.

7 p.m. Animal Invaders Campfire @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Have a s'more and relax by the campfire as we talk about invasive species, what they are, and how they spread.

Saturday, April 27:

2 p.m. Invasive Species Removal @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Help us control some of the invasive plant species at the park. Gloves are recommended for this program.

4 p.m. Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building
Show your appreciation for the planet by helping us clean our shoreline. Gloves are recommended for this program.

7:30 p.m. Owl Prowl @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Join us for a short walk in the woods as we discuss the owls common to our park and attempt to call them in to join us.

Earth Day Tree Cookie

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov