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About Claytor Lake VirginiaRadford VA Real Estate, Blacksburg VA Real Estate, New River Valley Real Estate
Claytor Lake Real Estate/Homes are hot properties positioned along the shoreline and offering year around living, boating and water sports. This 4500 acre lake extends up the New River along 101 miles of wooded cove -studded shoreline. The lake, under the supervision of the Army Corp of Engineers, is available for those who like to swim, fish, camp, water ski or go boating. The lake was formed by the construction of Claytor Dam in 1939 to generate electricity for customers of Appalachian Power company. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries stocks Claytor Lake annually with walleye and striped bass. The lake also supports populations of bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and pumpkinseed.
A 472 Acre Claytor Lake State Park is located two miles off Interstate 81 Exit 101. The park offers a visitor center, four campgrounds, 12 cabins and 132 campsites. The park’s sandy beach has a bathhouse and lifeguard on duty during the summer. The state also maintains a modern full service marina with a launching ramp and boat slip rental.. An organization of volunteers, FOCL, Friends of Claytor Lake donates their time to publish newsletters, test the water, and help with maintaining the lake as a recreational area. Peace and quiet along with privacy and water views are making Claytor Lake property a haven for those seeking a retirement home.
About Claytor Lake - www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/claytor
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