Located on the 4,500 acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake (from which the park was named) Claytor Lake State Park offers plenty for water and land enthusiasts: miles of hiking trails, swimming, camping, cabins and a visitor center. Visitor center is in historic Howe House.

Pool? The natural kind

Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating? Yes

WiFi: Yes

What's cool: Beach, cabins More info