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 2022

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 23, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This Earth Day lets repurpose some of the undesired wastes and invasive species found throughout the park into something useful. We'll also have a variety of offerings throughout the day.

11:00 a.m. - Howe House History Tour @ the Howe House front porch

Learn the history of the land that is now Claytor Lake State Park and of the role of natural resources in the construction of the Howe House, lake, and park. Did you know there was once a windmill behind the Howe House?

1:00 p.m. - Recycling Project @ the Discovery Room - Beach Building

Take a short walk along the lake shore and collect items that have been dropped or washed ashore. We will then discuss how long these items would last in the environment and find other uses for them. If you litter, how long will it to decompose? Hours? Days? Years? Join us to find out.

3:00 p.m. - Roaming Ranger @ throughout the park

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a short mini-program related to Earth Day

4:00 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal and Craft @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D We will discuss and view some of the many invasive species found in the immediate area and then work to remove some of these invasive plants. We will then use some of the plants we remove to create craft projects.

8:00 p.m. - Earth Day Campfire @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D

Tonight's campfire program will feature 'Night Sounds' presented by Master Naturalist Mac McCord. Learn the origins of those sounds you hear at night. Could it be an owl, raccoon, or some other critter of the night?

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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