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Herps & Habitat

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Campground Birch/Cedar Overflow Parking Lot

When

Sept. 6, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where do our amphibians and reptiles live? Join our rangers as we talk herp habitat and search for frogs, salamanders, and turtles! This program is conducted in accordance with Virginia law; park staff possess the proper permits and training to collect and briefly handle certain wildlife.

A hand holds a baby eastern box turtle about the size of an oreo

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