Beautiful park. Worth the price. The lake was too cold for swimming but would be nice in warmer weather with a "beach". Would go again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a lovely state park that sits on a large lake with it's own marina and sandy beach swimming area. The campground is located in a wooded area up the hill from the rest of the park so none of the campsites are actually on the water or really even lake view (well, maybe a little peek through the trees). We stayed in campground D which is where the hookups are located. You pretty much need a reservation to get in this section on the weekends. The way it works is you make a reservation for either a water/electric or standard site and then chose your own site from what's available when you get there. The sites have been marked off and are covered with some kind of gravel and has a picnic table with a fire ring and lantern post on the site. We stayed on D36 which was large enough that we were able to fit our 19' trailer with awning, 2 vehicles and equipment with no problem. There is a bath house right there which from what I remember seemed clean enough. This is a really safe and quiet place to camp and is closely monitored by the rangers. Maybe a little too closely. We were up late just sitting there quietly watching our campfire and the rangers kept riding by our site very slowly and were watching us closely like we were doing something wrong. We weren't breaking any rules at all. It got to the point that we were pretty annoyed by it and it really took away from our camping enjoyment. Other people I know that camp here have told me similar stories so this seems to be the norm here. For that reason I gave this campground a little lower score. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Great family campground. The state park and lake are beautiful. Very friendly staff and great security. Immaculate bathrooms. There is no pool, but the park has playgrounds, walking trails, a nice marina, and a sandy beach at the swimming area on the lake. I believe the swimming area admission is extra fee. No water-view sites, but close to the lake. The sites are very level, easy access, and a generously sized. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Claytor Lake State Park is a nice well kept park. Our site was not very private, but large enough. We stayed in the no hookups area, since the sites with hookups were full, and were glad we did. The hookup area is pretty tight. The bathrooms were always clean and there are plenty of showers. The lake has a beautiful swimming area and boat rentals of many types. This park is also really easy to get to, being only 2 miles off of route 81. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Beautiful lake and mountain views. There is a wonderful sandy beach area. There was a problem with the electrics. The breaker kept tripping. It was not our TT as everything worked fine at the next park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Beautiful state campground. We camped with 31' fifth wheel. Pull through campsite was wide and spacious. Each campsite had a very nice picnic table and two lantern stands. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2005
$23
Very nice campground staff is extra friendly as were the host campers. Our site was right on the edge of the woods and quite secluded. Very good hiking and fishing. Sights were large and level with a fire pit, picnic table ,and 2 lantern posts. We will visit many times. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Excellent State park. Large back in sites and some pull throughs will accomodate up to
35' units. Beautiful lake with sand beach with lifeguards from Memorial day through Labor day. Marina that rents kayaks, jon boats, and even large pontoon
boats. The lake is great for water skiing and tubing. Restrooms were clean and they also have a dump station. Nature programs offered daily through out
the summer. Sites were large gravel pads and included oversize picnic table and fire ring with built in grill. Numerous local television stations came in
clearly with the trailer antenna. I would definitely return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2002
$20
Large sites with plenty of room between spaces. Level, graveled sites and roads. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2002
$15
Sites are gravel and level. Campground sites are currently being updated with new picinic tables and lantern posts. Campground has large lake with marina. Lots of water sports for the entire family. Park is very active! Park is well supervised and is patrolled 24 hours. Friendly staff - everyone makes you feel welcome. This campground fills up fast and reservations are required. We camped here in a camper.