Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 10/30/2026 and 10/30/2027
(26) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Claytor Lake State Park
This event has been canceled.
Oct. 30, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park
Join us for some spooky storytelling by the campfire!
Oct. 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
Nov. 7, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
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. 14, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1
Happy fall, y'all!
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. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Want to become a citizen scientist for the day?
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.
Jan. 1, 2027. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Whether you can make it out to the park, or not, we have you covered.
Jan. 1, 2027. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility - 6596 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
Kick off the New Year crafting your own personal walking stick to celebrate First Day Hikes.
Jan. 1, 2027. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House - 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
New year, new hobby: birding.
Jan. 1, 2027. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park DWR Public Boat Launch - 4555 Bear Dr., Dublin, VA 2408
Where do our amphibians and reptiles live?
Jan. 1, 2027. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shelter #1 - 6640 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
Start the New Year right and bring your four-legged loved ones on a volunteer-led hike to certify your canine companion as a Claytor Lake State Park B.A.R.K.
Jan. 2, 2027. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House - 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
Have you ever thought about making maple syrup?
Jan. 17, 2027. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House - 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
Have you ever thought about making maple syrup?
June 12, 2027. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach - 6592 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
Save the date for the annual Claytor Lake Festival.
Oct. 16, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2027 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House - 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084
At one time, the New River marked the westernmost edge of the backcountry frontier.
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