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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/24/2026 and 12/31/2025
(16) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Claytor Lake State Park
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.
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?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Groups or individuals can adopt a section of a trail or a trail within our 7-mile park trail system.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to get a more personalized experience at Claytor Lake State Park.
Aug. 28, 2025 2:40 p.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:40 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
At one time, the New River marked the westernmost edge of the backcountry frontier.
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