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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/02/2025 and 08/02/2026
(113) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Claytor Lake State Park
Aug. 2, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Ever wondered what you can and can't eat out in the wild?
Aug. 2, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our park rangers for a fun and creative craft!
Aug. 2, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 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.
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. 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. 7, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What is the perfect sized walking stick for you?
Aug. 8, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Come on a short walk and get creative with nature.
Aug. 8, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?
Aug. 9, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Help us refresh the Howe House's landscaping!
Aug. 9, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
What will we scoop up this time?
Aug. 9, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Come DIY with us!
Aug. 9, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What does fire mean to you?
Aug. 14, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What does fire mean to you?
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. 15, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our rangers as we create owls with pinecones and other natural elements found in the park.
Aug. 15, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?
Aug. 16, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
National TRACK Trails Day is an annual holiday honoring the commitment to engage children and families with the outdoors through Kids in Parks.
Aug. 16, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Explore the great outdoors with our fun and interactive Nature Bingo!
Aug. 16, 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?
Aug. 16, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Can you match the skull to its pelt?
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.
Aug. 20, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What is paracord and what is it used for?
Aug. 22, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join the rangers with a fun tree craft.
Aug. 22, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility Back Dock
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
Aug. 23, 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.
Aug. 23, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
How do you tell trees apart? Join us for a scenic hike from the Howe House to the beach as we learn how to identify some of our common native trees using our handheld identification sheets.
Aug. 23, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campground Birch/Cedar Overflow Parking Lot
Where do our amphibians and reptiles live?
Aug. 26, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our park rangers for a fun and creative craft!
Aug. 29, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Learn basic survival skills such as fire staring, basic shelter building, water purification, and more from our rangers.
Aug. 29, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our rangers as we hang out in the park after dark!
Aug. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
What will we scoop up this time?
Aug. 30, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What does fire mean to you?
Aug. 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?
Sept. 5, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 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!
Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?
Sept. 6, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 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.
Sept. 6, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campground Birch/Cedar Overflow Parking Lot
Where do our amphibians and reptiles live?
Sept. 12, 2025 4:00 p.m. - Sept. 14, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
Explore our park and learn something new with some special programming: Friday, Sept.
Sept. 12, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What does fire mean to you?
Sept. 12, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
Sept. 13, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
What is paracord and what is it used for?
Sept. 13, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Are you predator or prey?
Sept. 13, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Can you pitch a tent?
Sept. 16, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Sept. 19, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?
Sept. 20, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our park rangers for a fun and creative craft!
Sept. 20, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join the rangers for a fun tree craft!
Sept. 20, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
“Whooo” will hear “whooo” first?
Sept. 26, 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?
Sept. 26, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Can you match the skull to its pelt?
Sept. 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
11 a.m. Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building Volunteer your and help stop pollution.
Sept. 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach Building
Learn about how pollution can spread in an aquatic environment and help us protect ourselves and our wildlife by cleaning up our shoreline.
Sept. 27, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
How do you tell trees apart? Join us for a scenic hike from the Howe House to the beach as we learn how to identify some of our common native trees. Parking fees are waived on this day.
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 27, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Can you pitch a tent?
Oct. 3, 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.
Oct. 3, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Come get crafty with us!
Oct. 4, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Oct. 4, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
“Whooo” will hear “whooo” first?
Oct. 10, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join our rangers as we get creative and make a fun bat craft with pinecones and other natural things found in the park.
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
We need your help replanting our bare root native plants!
This event has been canceled.
Oct. 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
This event has been canceled.
Oct. 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
It's October!
Oct. 17, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Discover the world of edible and medicinal plants on this ranger-led walk through the park.
Oct. 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Oct. 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Join us for some spooky storytelling by the campfire!
Oct. 21, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Oct. 24, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Happy Bat Week!
Oct. 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Oct. 25, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Spiders are scary...
Oct. 31, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Happy Halloween!
This event has been canceled.
Oct. 31, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood
Happy Halloween!
Nov. 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Nov. 8, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Come help mussels and plan to get muddy!
Nov. 8, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Nov. 11, 2025. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
Nov. 15, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
This event has been canceled.
Nov. 18, 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. 28, 2025. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
This event has been canceled.
Dec. 16, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Dec. 17, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Aside from enjoying a breakfast worthy of real maple syrup today, now is a great time to get ready for maple syrup season in just a few weeks.
Dec. 20, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Join us for a festive celebration filled with holiday activities and music.
Dec. 25, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Feb. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Marina Parking Lot
Help ensure years of great fishing at Claytor Lake by recycling your old holiday tree at the park.
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.
Jan. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Join our rangers on the first day of the New Year with some fun hikes or blaze your own trail.
Jan. 16, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?
Jan. 17, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Birch/Cedar Campground Overflow Parking Lot
Where do our amphibians and reptiles live?
Jan. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home?
Jan. 20, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Jan. 23, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Want to bring home a treat for the birds in your backyard?
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Join our rangers as we take a short guided hike down the Poplar Trail searching for wild winter edible species while connecting with the natural world.
Jan. 31, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Join our rangers as we complete the new 2026 Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to earn a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger!
Jan. 31, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home?
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