Christmas for the Fishes

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Marina parking lot

When

Dec. 25, 2021 12:00 a.m. - Jan. 16, 2022 12:00 a.m.

Help ensure years of great fishing at Claytor Lake by recycling your old Christmas tree at the park. Donated trees will be incorporated into reef structures to enhance habitat for game fish. Learn more about this. You can also observe similar habitat currently in use at Claytor Lake on the underwater webcam.

Trees will be accepted until January 16 at the marina parking lot. All trees must be free of lights, tinsel, and other ornaments. Only real trees can be donated. Those making a tree donation will receive free park admission on the day of donation. Please follow our tree tag directions located at the drop site for proof of donation and parking pass receipt.

Interested in volunteering to help prep trees leading up to or helping on drop day? For more details and to sign up to volunteer click here. The drop day is currently January 20 (backup date January 25). If inclement weather is forecast please email claytorlake@dcr.virginia.gov or call 540-643-2500.

Christmas for the Fish

Other details

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