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Campfire Craft: Primitive Cordage

This event has been canceled.
Canceled because of predicted adverse weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.

When

March 2, 2026. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Have you ever found yourself in need of a length of string while out in the wilderness? Ever wondered what our ancestors used to tie things together? Come sit around a campfire under the light of the full "worm" moon as we learn to harness the power of plant fibers to make basic cordage.

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Someone's hands weave primitive cordage together from natural plant fibers.

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