Between 05/28/2025 and 05/28/2026
(49) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Claytor Lake State Park
May 30, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.
May 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Kick off your weekend with an evening of fishing fun!
May 31, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
May 31, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.
May 31, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?
June 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join our volunteer on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.
June 6, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Are you predator or prey?
June 6, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our rangers as we hang out in the park after dark!
June 7, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Do you like to hike?
June 7, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What is the perfect sized walking stick for you?
June 7, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?
June 7, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join the rangers for a unique hiking experience.
June 13, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Campgrounds
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
June 13, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
June 14, 2025. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
Save the date for the annual Claytor Lake Festival.
June 14, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Learn about the fascinating history of our park, our lake, and the surrounding area.
June 14, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join rangers on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.
June 14, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Campgrounds
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
This event has been canceled.
June 14, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join rangers on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.
June 15, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Father's Day?
June 17, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
June 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
We have all heard about the hard-working bees, but they're not the only pollinators hard at work.
June 20, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join the rangers with a fun tree craft.
June 20, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility Back Dock
Take a stroll along our lake shore as you visit several mesmerizing lights that have been placed in or along the lake.
June 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?
This event has been canceled.
June 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.
June 21, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What is paracord and what is it used for?
June 21, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?
June 27, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.
June 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What does fire mean to you?
June 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Get ready to go buggy with Master Naturalist Judy McCord!
June 28, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join our volunteer on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.
June 28, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Campgrounds
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
June 28, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.
July 11, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats!
July 15, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
July 18, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #5
Join us for Moth Watch, a nighttime exploration of the fascinating world of moths.
Aug. 2, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What do you know about our scaly friends?
Aug. 15, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Aug. 16, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Picnic Area
The American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) will be hosting a Southern Summer Series jet ski race at Claytor Lake State Park August 15-16. The event is open to both spectators and jet ski riders of different classifications.
Aug. 19, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Nov. 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join us on a real or virtual hike through Claytor Lake State Park as we take a closer look at some of the beautiful native trees.
July 14, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Stop by the fishing area behind Howe House to check out our EnChroma color blind scenic viewer.
Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities. Visit the park office, gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our Junior Ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.
Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise available in our park.
Jan. 1, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Did you know that Haven Howe was an early advocate for environmental reform in Virginia? Participate in person or virtually as we examine the fine craftsmanship of the Howe House and learn of its builder, inhabitants, and history.
Jan. 1, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
Contribute to citizen science by helping us create a time lapse of this mysterious site.
Jan. 2, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
Jan. 1, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Take a hike back in time by visiting our tour points located at the same location as our collection of photos and videos from past years at Claytor Lake State Park and Claytor Lake.
Jan. 10, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Help us keep our trails beautiful.
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