Celebrate Halloween with family and friends at Claytor Lake State Park for a day of spooky fun.

Join the rangers with a fun tree craft.

Join us by the campfire for a relaxing evening as we welcome you back to the park.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Join the rangers for a unique hiking experience.

Join us around a relaxing campfire during peak fall foliage as our rangers discuss why leaves change color.

What is paracord and what is it used for?

What does fire mean to you?

Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?

Virginia State Park license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.  Parking fees will be waived on Earth Day (4/22), Arbor Day (4/26), National Kids to Parks Day (5/18), Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day (6/15), Veterans Day (11/11), and #OptOutside Day (11/29) for individuals with a Virginia State Park license plate.

Wanna hear a cool story?

Now is a great time to get ready for maple syrup season later this winter.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Join our rangers as we hang out in the park after dark!

Help support the park you love.

Are you predator or prey?

Ever wondered what you could do with what's under your feet?

Join our rangers as we hang out in the park after dark!

Virginia State Park license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.  Parking fees will be waived on Earth Day (4/22), Arbor Day (4/26), National Kids to Parks Day (5/18), Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day (6/15), Veterans Day (11/11), and #OptOutside Day (11/29) for individuals with a Virginia State Park license plate.

While everyone else is out shopping or online this Black Friday, #OptOutside and join us by the campfire.

Join us for a festive celebration filled with holiday activities and music.

Join us on a real or virtual hike through Claytor Lake State Park as we take a closer look at some of the beautiful native trees.

Did you know that Haven Howe was an early advocate for environmental reform in Virginia? Participate in person or virtually as we examine the fine craftsmanship of the Howe House and learn of its builder, inhabitants, and history.

Take a hike back in time by visiting our tour points located at the same location as our collection of photos and videos from past years at Claytor Lake State Park and Claytor Lake.

Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities.  Visit the park office, gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.

Contribute to citizen science by helping us create a time lapse of this mysterious site.

Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise available in our park.

Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?

Ever wondered where salamanders live?

If weather permits, we'll kick off our maple syrup program series.

Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home?

Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home?

Stop by the fishing area behind Howe House to check out our EnChroma color blind scenic viewer.