Claytor Lake State Park

Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County, Virginia is located on Claytor Lake, a 4,500 acre (18 km²), 21 mile (34 km) long artificial lake on the New River created for a hydroelectric project of Appalachian Power Company. It is named for W. Graham Claytor (1886–1971) of Roanoke, Virginia, a vice president of Appalachian Power who had supervised construction of the dam and creation of the lake.

Claytor Lake State Park has hiking trails, a freshwater swimming beach, boating and fishing opportunities, a full-service marina, visitor center, concession, beautiful lakeside cabins, camping with full hookups, interpretive programs and six rental shelters accommodating large groups.

External links

• Claytor Lake State Park (Virginia)
• Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, Claytor Lake webpage
• Claytor Lake.net website
• Wildernet.com Claytor Lake State Park webpage