Claytor Lake State Park is a 472-acre (191 ha) state park in Pulaski County, Virginia. The park is located on Claytor Lake, a 4,500-acre (18 km²), 21-mile-long (34 km) reservoir on the New River formed by Claytor Dam, which is used to generate hydroelectric power by the Appalachian Power Company. The reservoir is named for W. Graham Claytor (1886–1971) of nearby Roanoke, a former vice president of Appalachian Power who supervised construction of the dam and creation of the lake.

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Claytor Lake State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Photo of morning at Claytor Lake State Park, Virginia, USA
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Location	Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Nearest city	Dublin VA
Coordinates	37°3′32″N 80°37′42″W
Area	472 acres (191 ha)
Governing body	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

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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. In addition to this, many housing projects have been created around the area due to the enticing lake-front properties.

The Haven B. Howe House is used as a Nature Exhibit Center that focuses on the lake's wildlife habitat.^[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.^[2]