Claytor Lake State Park
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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Photo of sunrise at Claytor Lake State Park, Virginia, USA
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Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia
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| Location | Pulaski County, Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37°3′32″N 80°37′42″W / 37.05889°N 80.62833°WCoordinates: 37°3′32″N 80°37′42″W / 37.05889°N 80.62833°W |
| Area | 472 acres (191 ha) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation |
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 (Claytor Dam) of the 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, lakeside cabins, camping with full hookups, interpretive programs and six rental shelters accommodating large groups.
The Haven B. Howe House is used as a Nature Exhibit Center that focuses on the lake’s wildlife habitat. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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