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Campfire: Going Batty

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood

When

July 11, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats! Discover what species we have in the area, what they eat, how they help us, and how they have adapted to night life. Did you know we have a Virginia state bat? Come join us and find out what it is.

bat on cave wall

Other details

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