Claytor Lake State Park Campground
Katie M.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

Close quarters

While overall our stay here was okay, we were not in love with this campground. The mosquitos were really bad despite using tons of bug spray and candles. There was no privacy at all. The campground was noisy at night, lots of parties going on. Our next door neighbors snored extremely loudly all night and they were so close we go no sleep at all until they left. The campground is pretty big so you have to drive to get fire wood. Our campsite backed up to the main road into the campground so there were cars driving by the whole time. It was mostly too hot to hike too much so we spent most of the time exploring nearby Blacksburg to avoid the mosquitos at the campsite. The lake is beautiful but it was closed because of COVID so we couldn't swim.

The campsites are pretty typical of Virginia State Parks and were great with plenty of space and nice flat area to put the tent. Picnic table, fire ring, etc. Very friendly and helpful Rangers here as well.

We love this area of Virginia so I would be willing to give it another chance in the spring or fall when it is cooler, less buggy, and less crowded. Lots of fun stuff to do nearby!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Claytor Lake State Park Campground by Katie M., October 2, 2020