Earth Day Weekend

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Throughout the Park
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.

When

April 24, 2026 3:00 p.m. - April 25, 2026 8:00 p.m.

Help us celebrate our planet with some special Earth Day programs:

Friday, April 24:
3 p.m. - Tree Identification Hike @ the Howe House
Join us for a scenic hike around the historical Howe House and learn how to identify some of our native trees.
7:45 p.m. - Owl Prowl @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
Come join our rangers for a short walk in the woods as we discuss the owls common to our park and attempt to call them in to join us.

Saturday, April 25:
2 p.m. - Claytor Crafts - Tree Cookies @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
Create something special with natural materials found around the park.
4 p.m. - Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building
Show your appreciation for the planet by helping us clean our shoreline. Gloves are recommended for this program.
7 p.m. - Campfire - Critters of Claytor Lake @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Dogwood Campground
Have a s'more and relax by the campfire as we talk about what critters are crawling around in our park. Join a ranger with some pelts and bones and learn all about our native animals.

Earth Day Tree Cookie

About Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 44 parks.

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