Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 06/04/2026 and 06/04/2027
(54) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Claytor Lake State Park
June 5, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What does fire mean to you?
June 5, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
June 6, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join our volunteer John Duncan on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House as he discusses how the park came to be.
June 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Do you like to hike?
June 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What is the perfect sized walking stick for you?
June 6, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Join our rangers as we hike to the Claytor Lake Overlook for beautiful views of rolling hills and the lake.
June 6, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?
June 12, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Join the rangers for a fun tree craft!
June 12, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What do you know about our scaly friends?
June 13, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
Save the date for the annual Claytor Lake Festival.
June 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach Building
We need your help cleaning up our park the day after the Claytor Lake Festival.
June 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Learn about the fascinating history of our park, our lake, and the surrounding area.
June 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
June 14, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join our rangers on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House as we discuss how the park came to be.
June 15, 2026. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
June 19, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What is paracord, and what is it used for?
June 19, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Did you know that some plants and animals glow under UV light!?
June 20, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?
June 20, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What does fire mean to you?
June 20, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Can you match the skull to its pelt?
June 26, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Join our rangers as we create owls with pine cones and other natural elements found in the park.
June 26, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
June 27, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
June 27, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Ever wondered what you can and can't eat out in the wild?
June 27, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join our rangers for a scenic hike from the Howe House to the beach as we learn how to identify some of our common native trees using our handheld identification sheets.
June 28, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?
July 21, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
July 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Aug. 2, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Picnic Area
The American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) will be hosting a Southern Summer Series jet ski race at Claytor Lake State Park July 31-August 2. The event is open to both spectators and jet ski riders of different classifications.
Aug. 18, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Sept. 11, 2026 4:00 p.m. - Sept. 12, 2026 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Explore our park and learn something new with some special programming: Friday, Sept.
Sept. 11, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What does fire mean to you?
Sept. 12, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What is paracord, and what is it used for?
Sept. 12, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
What will we scoop up this time?
Sept. 12, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Where's the best place to fish at the park?
Sept. 12, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
What do you know about our scaly friends?
Sept. 15, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Sept. 26, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
Visit our park on National Public Lands Day with special programming. This is a free parking day for all!
Sept. 26, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach Building
Learn about how pollution can spread in an aquatic environment and help us protect ourselves and our wildlife by cleaning up our shoreline.
Sept. 26, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Come celebrate Arbor Day with us! Join our rangers for a scenic hike from the Howe House to the beach as we learn how to identify some of our common native trees using our handheld identification sheets.
Sept. 26, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Campfire Circle - Dogwood Campground
Have you ever picked wild blackberries or collected wild herbs for a recipe?
Oct. 20, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Nov. 11, 2026. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
Nov. 17, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Nov. 27, 2026. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
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.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
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.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Stop by the fishing area behind Howe House to check out our EnChroma color blind scenic viewer.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
Contribute to citizen science by helping us create a time lapse of this mysterious site.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
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.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Groups or individuals can adopt a section of a trail or a trail within our 7-mile park trail system.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to get a more personalized experience at Claytor Lake State Park.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities. Visit the park office (the Howe House), gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.
Aug. 28, 2025 2:40 p.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:40 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
At one time, the New River marked the westernmost edge of the backcountry frontier.
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