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    Douthat Lake

    Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge, VirginiaLakeSeasonal beach swimming

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    Getting there

    Douthat Lake has a designated sandy beach for swimming within a marked roped area from May through October.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Guarded beach swimming is available for a fee; unguarded designated-area swimming is at no extra charge.
    Swim hours
    Park open daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
    Facilities
    Sandy swimming beach, snack bar, boat rentals, gift shop
    Lifeguard
    Guarded beach swimming is available between the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day; the beach is unguarded from May through October.
    Managed by
    Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From I-64, take Exit 27 near Clifton Forge, turn north onto State Route 629, then follow the road to the park entrance.

    37.9060, -79.8002

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only within the designated roped area.
    • Do not swim elsewhere in the park.
    • Do not use the diving dock.

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    Questions about Douthat Lake

    Can you swim at Douthat Lake?

    Yes. Swim at the designated beach within the roped area during the May-to-October season. Swimming elsewhere in the park is prohibited.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Douthat Lake?

    Guarded beach swimming is available for a fee; unguarded designated-area swimming is at no extra charge.

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