Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
Critters of Claytor Lake
Where
Program Location: Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
When
May 16, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Can you match the skull to its pelt? Come learn about some of the critters commonly seen at Claytor Lake State Park with the help of animal artifacts. Parking fees are waived on this day for Virginia State Parks license holders.
About National Kids to Parks Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
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
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Critters of Claytor Lake - April 25, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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