Claytor Lake State Park Picnic Areas
The picnic shelters are day-use facilities only with no overnight camping. Park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Shelters 1-5 are available year-round. Shelters 6 and 7 operate seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 5:47AM EDT until October 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia... Roanoke County in west central Virginia... The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia... The City of Salem in west central Virginia... * WHEN...Until 830 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 545 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen since Saturday evening. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Back Creek, Bonys Run and Big Bear Rock Branch. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke, Blacksburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Radford and Vinton. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Claytor Lake State Park Picnic Areas offer seven day-use shelters for group gatherings on Virginia's scenic 4,500-acre Claytor Lake. The shelters range in capacity from 30 to 100 people and are available for reservation year-round, though shelters 6 and 7 at the beach bathhouse operate only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most shelters include 12-foot or 8-foot picnic tables, electrical outlets, water spigots, fireplace or pedestal grills, and nearby horseshoe pits. Restrooms are within walking distance of all shelters, ranging from 140 to 470 feet away. Shelters 1 and 4 are universally accessible with paved pathways and ramps. These facilities are strictly day-use with park hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No overnight camping is permitted at the picnic areas. For overnight stays, visitors must use the park's separate campgrounds, cabins, yurts, or lodge facilities.
Directions
From I-81, take Exit 101 (Dublin/Radford). Follow Route 100 north approximately 2 miles to State Park Road. Turn right and continue to the park entrance at 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 - $1266 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 643-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Claytor Lake State Park - Virginia DCR |
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