National Kids to Parks Day
Where
Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Throughout the Park
When
May 18, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Connect your family to nature with our special programming for Kids to Parks Day. Parking fees are waived for all Virginia State Park license plate holders this day.
9:30 a.m. Beginner Bird Watching @ the Howe House Front Porch
Grab a pair of binoculars and learn about some of the common birds around the park.
11 a.m. Claytor Crafts - Pinecone Owls @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found in the park.
2 p.m. Guided Track Trails Hike @ Shady Ridge Trail Head (Near Shelter 2)
Go on an interactive ranger-led hike and use all your senses to learn something new about the park and our environment along the way.
4 p.m. Reptiles! @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
Learn about some of our scaly friends with the help of our reptilian volunteers.
8 p.m. Sky Fishing @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's BUGS! Join our rangers for a campfire and some sky-fishing. What kind of bugs will we attract to the light?
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History