Claytor Lake State Park 6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive, Pulaski, VA 24084, Located in Dublin, 540-643-2500, Situated on the 4,500 acre, 21 mile long Claytor Lake in the New River Valley of Southwestern Virginia, this park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts, including a campground and cabins, a full service marina, interpretive programs, and opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and sailing.  more...

New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Drive, Pulaski, VA 24360, Located in Foster Falls, 540-699-6778, Virginia's only linear state park, this park follows an abandoned railroad line through tunnels, over bridges, and along the New River from downtown Pulaski to Galax. The trail is 57 miles long and parallels the New River for 29 miles, providing excellent water activities. The park is also excellent for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling.  more...