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Jr. Ranger Booklet Activity

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

March 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join our rangers as we complete the new 2026 Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to earn a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger! Stop by our park office (the historic Howe House), the gift shop, or the contact station to pick up your booklet free of cost. Rangers will have additional copies available at Dogwood Campground. This booklet can also be completed independently with badges available at the three locations listed above. Ranger led activities will begin at 12 p.m. on January 31st and 1 p.m. on the final Saturday of each month February-April. Activities may include a short hike to muddy locations so pack water and wear appropriate clothing. All ages are welcome. Good luck future rangers!

The NPS Jr. Ranger logo depicting a Park Ranger's hat

Documents

  1. become-a-certified-junior-ranger!.pdf

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 | Self-Guided Programs

Additional dates

Jr. Ranger Booklet Activity - Jan. 31, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jr. Ranger Booklet Activity - April 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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