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.

Claytor Crafts: Solar Eclipse Pinhole Viewers

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Interpretive Campfire Circle - Campground D

When

April 6, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? The eclipse coming to us on April 8th, 2024 will be a partial solar eclipse, blocking the sun about 80-90%. This means that we will need eye protection when viewing. Join us for a fun and useful craft as we make pinhole viewers and box viewers to witness this astronomical event. Everyone will be able to make a pinhole viewer, but those wanting a box viewer will need to bring your own large cardboard box or mailing tube.

Eclipse Pinhole Projector

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