National Public Lands Day

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Claytor Lake State Park

When

Sept. 28, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

11 a.m. Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building
Volunteer your and help stop pollution. Learn about how pollution can spread in an aquatic environment and help us protect ourselves and our wildlife by cleaning up our shoreline. Gloves are recommended for this activity.

2 p.m. Leave No Trace! @ the Discovery Center
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.

(Cancelled) 2 p.m. Track Trails Hike @ the Campfire Circle in Campground D
Go on an interactive guided hike and use all your senses to learn something new about the park and our environment along the way.

4 p.m. Tree Identification Hike @ the Howe House
How do you tell trees apart? If you can't see the forest for the trees, you can at least learn their names. 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.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Camping 101 @ the Campfire Circle in Campground D
Can you pitch a tent? Do you have all your gear? How do you stay warm at night? Join us with a campfire and s'mores for all kinds of primitive camping tips to make your stay more enjoyable.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov