Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
Claytor Crafts: Pinecone Owls

Where
Program Location: Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
When
May 16, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join our rangers as we create owls with pinecones and other natural elements found in the park. Come get crafty with us! Parking fees are waived on this day for Virginia State Parks license plate holders.
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About National Kids to Parks Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
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 | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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