Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

First Day Hikes

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084. Water's Edge Meeting Facility.

When

January 1, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Guided Hikes:

-Kid's Scavenger Hunt at 11 a.m. - Kids of all ages will enjoy this Scavenger Hunt on the Shady Ridge Trail.

-Wetlands Hike at 1 p.m. - Join Master Naturalists, Brenda Graff and Judy McCord, to learn about the critters at the Wetlands Viewing Area.

-Bike Hike at 2 p.m. - Sierra Club certified instructor, Bob Piscura, will discuss bike safety and equipment before leading a bike tour of the park and some of its trails.

-Dog Hike at 3 p.m. - Join a ranger on a two mile walk with your four-legged loved ones. First Day Hike bandanas to the first 20 pets. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 ft and you must clean up after your pet.

Self-Guided Hikes:-Go to our events page to view the possible self-guided hikes on our seven miles of trails or to take a virtual or audio tour.

Watercolor Workshop from 10 a.m.-noon - Meet local artist, Harriet Anderson, in the Meeting Facility to create a small painting entitled 'A Walk in the Woods'. A materials fee of $35 is payable in cash on the day of the event. Participation is limited to eight guests. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/yy8jpkdv

Parking fees are waived for the day and free warm refreshments will be provided at the Meeting Facility. Details: https://vasp.fun/2020firsthike