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Survival 101 - Fire Starting

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

June 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

What does fire mean to you? Warmth on a cold night? A well-cooked meal? A chance to spend time with friends and family? Our rangers will go over the basics of fire building, and all participants will get a chance to start a fire without the assistance of matches or lighters.

photo of a campfire at night

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

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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