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Set within the southwestern Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands region, Claytor Lake is a 4,475-acre impoundment of the New River that stretches over 21 miles in Pulaski County.
Created in 1939 by the Appalachian Power Company for hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreation, Claytor Lake was named after former mayor of Roanoke, W. Graham Claytor.
Today, the lake boasts a convenient location close to Interstate 81 and shares its shores with peaceful 475-acre Claytor Lake State Park, offering a beautiful spot for all types of recreational activities, from hiking and mountain biking to boating, fishing, and kayaking.
The park’s landscapes are well maintained with an abundance of fauna and flora and offer excellent bird and wildlife watching.
Claytor Lake State Park: Ben H. Bolen Drive, Dublin, VA 24084, Phone: 540-643-2500, website, Map
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