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Picnicking at Claytor Lake State Park

(540) 643-2500

6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive
Dublin, VA 24084

Latitude: 37.057372

Longitude: -80.627394

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The park has 7 covered picnic shelters that can be reserved. All have electricity and grills and are close to restrooms and shelters 1, 2, and 3 are closest to the lake. Shelter 5 is closest to a small playground, while 6 and 7 are actually connected to the beach facility. Shelters 3,4,6, and 7 are handicap accessible while shelters 1, 2, and 5 have fireplaces. All shelters are seat approximately 50 people except for 1 and 5 which seat closer to 100.

Picnicking Amenities At Claytor Lake State Park

Camping Area

The park offers a variety of camping opportunities. Standard camping is offered in Campgrounds A, B, and C, while water and electrical hookups are available in Campground D. Restroom facilities accommodate all four campgrounds, and there are dump stations located in Campground C and D. The park's trail system is also easily accessed from the campgrounds including a paved handicap accessible trail that leads to the beach and swimming area.

Season/Hours: March 1st ? 1st Monday in December/N/A
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 03.6683 -80° 37.4516

Gazebo

The Gazebo is popular for weddings, it can be rented from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M, and is available in conjunction with the Water's Edge Meeting Facility at a reduced rate. Please note that gazebo rental times differ from those for picnic shelters. Parking and swimming fees are not included in the gazebo rental fee. If not rented the gazebo is available on a first come fist serve basis.

Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/See Summary
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 03.4399 -80° 37.2250

Picnic Shelters

The park has 7 covered picnic shelters available by reservation or on a first come first serve basis from 6 A.M. - 10 P.M. Parking and swimming fees are not included in the shelter rental fee. All have electricity and grills and are convenient to restroom facilities.

Shelter 1- Seats about 100 people, has a fireplace, and is close to the lake.
Shelter 2- Seats about 40 people, has a fireplace, and is close to the lake.
Shelter 3- Seats about 40 people, is handicap accessible, and is close to the lake.
Shelter 4- Seats about 40 people, is handicap accessible.
Shelter 5- Seats about 100 people, has a small playground nearby.
Shelter 6- Seats about 40 people, close to swimming amenities, is handicap accessible.
Shelter 7- Seats about 40 people, close to swimming amenities, is handicap accessible.

Season/Hours: All Year/ 6 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:N/A

Other Activities At Claytor Lake State Park: Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming, Hiking and Canoeing And Kayaking

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