Harry DeHaven Park

Harry DeHaven Park in Radford, Virginia provides direct access to Claytor Lake on the New River. The park features a well-maintained public boat ramp, allowing easy launching for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats.

Claytor Lake is a scenic reservoir located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, formed by a hydroelectric dam on the New River. The lake offers over 20 miles of calm, navigable waters popular with recreational boaters, paddlers, and anglers. The New River itself is a designated American Heritage River, known for its Class I-III whitewater sections upstream and downstream of the lake.

While Harry DeHaven Park does not provide any additional amenities like docks or overnight camping, the boat ramp offers a convenient access point to explore Claytor Lake. Boaters and paddlers should be aware that there may be a small launch fee, and additional public boat ramps are available at nearby Claytor Lake State Park and private marinas around the lake.