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National Public Lands Day
Where
Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Claytor Lake State Park
When
Sept. 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
11 a.m. Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building
Volunteer your and help stop pollution. Learn about how pollution can spread in an aquatic environment and help us protect ourselves and our wildlife by cleaning up our shoreline. Gloves are recommended for this activity.
4 p.m. Tree Identification Hike @ the Howe House
How do you tell trees apart? If you can't see the forest for the trees, you can at least learn their names. Join us for a scenic hike from the Howe House to the beach as we learn how to identify some of our common native trees.
6:30 p.m. Camping 101 @ the Campfire Circle in Campground D
Can you pitch a tent? Do you have all your gear? How do you stay warm at night? Join us with a campfire and s'mores for all kinds of primitive camping tips to make your stay more enjoyable.
About National Public Lands Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum).
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events
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