What does fire mean to you?

Ever wondered how a small piece of plastic can impact an entire ecosystem? Join the rangers for an interactive talk about pollution and how we can learn to Leave No Trace!

Are you predator or prey?

Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.

Where's the best place to fish at the park?

How do you tell trees apart?

Join the rangers with a fun tree craft!

What is paracord and what is it used for?

Join us by the campfire to relax and learn about reptiles commonly found in our park.

Where's the best place to fish at the park?

Learn to speak Cherokee, see historic Appalachian trail maps, and discover native medicinal plants at the Central Appalachian Summit.

Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.

What does fire mean to you?

What do you know about our scaly friends?

Join a ranger to learn how our beautiful lake came to be and the fascinating history of the lake's past inhabitants.

What do you hear in the woods at night?

The Carolinas Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club International will hold a motor running meet at Claytor Lake State Park, Shelter #2, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Claytor Lake has boating and outboard racing history going back to at least the early 1940s.

Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats!

Take a stroll along our lake shore as you visit several mesmerizing lights that have been placed in or along the lake.

What does fire mean to you?

What do you know about our scaly friends?

Join a ranger to learn how our beautiful lake came to be and the fascinating history of the lake's past inhabitants.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Do you know what's in the woods?

Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?

What does fire mean to you?

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.

Can you pitch a tent?

Are you predator or prey?

Come on a short walk and get creative with nature.

Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.

Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Virginia Tech Department of History, Wilderness Road Regional Museum, and other history friends are collecting art from local students.

Are you predator or prey?

Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.

What does fire mean to you?

Wanna hear a cool story?

What do you know about our scaly friends?

The American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) will be holding its 2024 Blue Ridge Mountain Series Championship at Claytor Lake State Park. The event is open to both spectators and jet ski riders of different classifications. It is suggested that spectators bring their own chairs and tents to the event.

Join the rangers with a fun tree craft.

How do you tell trees apart?

Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?

Can you pitch a tent?

Ever wondered what you can and can't eat out in the wild?

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

What does fire mean to you?

Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats!

What do you know about our scaly friends?

What is paracord and what is it used for?

Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.

Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Ever wondered what you could do with what's under your feet?

Come on a short walk and get creative with nature.

Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.

Explore our park and learn something new with some special programming:  Friday, Sept.

What does fire mean to you?

Where's the best place to fish at the park?

What is paracord and what is it used for?

Ever wondered how a small piece of plastic can impact an entire ecosystem? Join the rangers for an interactive talk about pollution and how we can learn to Leave No Trace!

Are you predator or prey?

Can you pitch a tent?

Take a stroll along our lake shore as you visit several mesmerizing lights that have been placed in or along the lake.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Join us around a relaxing campfire on autumn's eve as our rangers discuss why leaves change color.

Join a ranger to create something special from natural elements found around the park.

It's a bird!

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?

11 a.m.   Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building Volunteer  your and help stop pollution.

Volunteer your time to help stop pollution.

Ever wondered how a small piece of plastic can impact an entire ecosystem? Join the rangers for an interactive talk about pollution and how we can learn to Leave No Trace!

Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.

How do you tell trees apart?

Can you pitch a tent?

Come on a short walk and get creative with nature.

Can you pitch a tent?

What does fire mean to you?

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Are you predator or prey?

Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.

Join us around a relaxing campfire during peak fall foliage as our rangers discuss why leaves change color.

Ever wondered how a small piece of plastic can impact an entire ecosystem? Join the rangers for an interactive talk about pollution and how we can learn to Leave No Trace!

What is the perfect sized walking stick for you?

Join our rangers as we go on a relaxing hike to observe the beautiful fall colors during peak fall foliage and discuss why the leaves change color.

What does fire mean to you?

'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?

Ever wondered what you could do with what's under your feet?

Happy Bat Week!

Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats!

Join us at the park on the eve of the Virginia Tech Homecoming game. Claytor Lake State Park will be hosting a BBQ Cookoff and other fun tailgate games for park guests on October 25th with final judging starting at 6 p.m. Please fill out the pre-registration form here.

Join rangers on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.

Join us at the park to play in some fun lawn games before the Virginia Tech vs.

Celebrate Halloween with family and friends at Claytor Lake State Park for a day of spooky fun.

Join the rangers with a fun tree craft.

Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.