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Claytor Lake

Virginia

13Listings$225K-$2.7M$7.4MTotal Value
Claytor Lake, Virginia

Claytor Lake real estate is a tight inventory market for lake homes and land in Virginia.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Claytor Lake, and around 20 lots and land listings available.

This lake is one of Virginia's largest lakes and has 21 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is 154 miles away.

About Claytor Lake

Pulaski County, Virginia

Claytor Lake is a 4,472-acre, 21-mile-long reservoir on the New River around 60 miles from Roanoke.

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest for travel, and the LewisGale Hospital Pulaski and the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center are close for medical care.

On the Water Fun

Claytor Lake has plenty of room for residents and visitors to enjoy various activities and lake fun.

Popular activities include powerboating, sailing, various watersports, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, observing wildlife, relaxing on the shore, and taking in the beautiful views.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find bluegill, catfish, muskie, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and striped bass.

Claytor Lake State Park spans 472 acres and has approximately three miles of lake frontage. The park has a full-service marina with docking slips, supplies, fuel, boat rentals, and refreshments. Other features are a meeting facility, three lodges, 15 cabins, interactive exhibits, bike rentals, a fishing pier, picnic shelters, a seasonal snack bar, playgrounds, and two gift shops.

Visit Roanoke

Roanoke is full of many local attractions to keep everyone in your family entertained, from museums to sports to shopping and dining.

To see beautiful nature scenes, be sure to drive a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spanning 469 miles, this scenic drive winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a must-see.

For those looking to explore a museum, the city has plenty! Popular ones include The Taubman Museum of Art, the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, the Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

With vibrant nightlife options, Roanoke is a great spot for a night out! Live music, delicious restaurants, popular breweries, lowkey wineries, and more await visitors.

A Premier Paradise

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Claytor Lake is an excellent choice.

Lake Overview

  • 21mi. of Shoreline
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Most)
  • Year Built
    1939
  • Managed By Appalachian Power
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    4,475
  • Public Boat Ramps
    6

Information

  • Counties: Pulaski County
  • Fish: Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
  • Notable events: Fishing Tournaments, Spring Splash
  • History: It is named for W. Graham Claytor, a vice president of Appalachian Power who had supervised construction of the dam and creation of the lake.

Restrictions

-- PWC operators between the ages of 16 and 20 years of age or younger shall meet the requirements by July 1, 2009, operators ages 14 or 15 may operate a PWC if they have successfully completed an approved boating education safety course (See http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/)

Amenities

Marinas
(540) 980-1488
3776 Rock House Rd
Pulaski, VA 24301
Golf Courses
(866) 980-4653
2800 Big Valley Rd
Draper, VA 24324
Campgrounds
(540) 643-2500
6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr.
Dublin, VA 24084
(276) 699-6778
116 Orphanage Dr
Max Meadows, VA 24360

Nearby

Hospitals
(540) 994-8100
2400 Langston Blvd
Pulaski, VA 24301
Airports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy Charlotte, NC 28208
154 miles away