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Vernal Pool Hike
Where
Program Location: Birch/Cedar Campground Overflow Parking Lot
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
When
March 22, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where do our amphibians and reptiles live? Ever heard of fairy shrimp? Join our rangers as we explore vernal pools, learn why they’re so important, and head out to a vernal pool to look for frogs, salamanders, and turtles!
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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