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Claytor Lake State Park
State Park Information
Claytor Lake State Park
4400 State Park Road
Dublin, 24094-5643
State Park Overview
Located on the 4,500 acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake (from which the park was named) in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, Claytor Lake State Park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts. Easily accessible from Interstate 81, the park features the only full service marina in the state park system. In addition, there are miles of hiking trails, swimming, camping facilities, cabins and a visitor center. The visitor center is located in the historic Howe House.
The lake and the park are named after Graham Claytor (18862971), who was vice president of Appalachian Power and supervised construction of the dam.
Trails
Picnicking
Picnic areas include grills, drinking water and restroom facilities. Several restrooms and shelters are handicap accessible. Seven picnic shelters are available for rent through the reservation center by calling 1-800-933-7275. Shelter capacity varies from 30 to 100 people.
Seven shelters are available for rent. Large and small shelters are available. Shelters can be rented from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (all day), or 6a.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (half day). Please note the hour in between for half day rental times. Parking and swimming fees are not included in the shelter rental fee. The park also offers for rent a special gazebo, which is quite popular for weddings.
Cancellation policy No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, theres a cancellation fee.
Boating
Motorboats permitted.
Each year in November, the lake is drawn down approximately five feet for maintenance. During this period, usually two weeks, it may be impossible to launch boats from the Claytor Lake boat launch and
fishing from the shore is difficult. There is a public boat launch just outside the park from which guests may be able to launch unless they have particularly large boats. The lake level will return to normal over time depending on rain.
Swimming
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, lake swimming is available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Hours are somewhat shorter when local schools are in session in early June and late August.) The swimming season begins the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend and runs daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The area features a swimming beach with diving tower, snack bar and
souvenir and gift shop.
Swimming is free for campers and cabin guests but cannot be guaranteed should circumstances beyond the parks control require that swimming be closed. We do not give refunds for swimming to overnight guests under any circumstances.
Fishing and Hunting
More Info
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Claytor Lake State Park
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