Mission:

Dedicated to protecting Claytor Lake’s environment for all…

FOCL envisions…

An engaged community that stewards environmental sustainability and enjoyment of Claytor Lake for future generations.

FOCL is cleaning up Claytor!

FOCL’s crew works seasonally to keep public ramps, launch areas, shorelines, docks, main channels and other navigation areas free of floating woody debris.

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View fullsize Come enjoy a summer evening with the FOCL community and join us for FOCL’s August Meeting! 🗓 Date: Thursday, August 14 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Izaak Walton League Campground 6215 Izaak Walton League Rd, Hiwassee, VA Dinner is provided
View fullsize July debris report update! 🌿 Thanks to our amazing clean up crew, we removed a total of 1,845 tons of woody debris and cleared 123 roll off loads from Claytor Lake this season! Every bit helps keep our lake beautiful and safe. Want to get involved?
View fullsize Join us for the 2025 FOCL Poker Run on Saturday, August 23, and help support cleanup and protection efforts at Claytor Lake, all while having a blast on the water! 🚤 Start your engines at 11 AM 🏁 and collect your best poker hand by stopping at de
View fullsize The Spring 2025 FOCL Point Magazine is here, and it’s packed with updates, partner highlights, and a full recap of FOCL’s impact across Claytor Lake 📰. Want a free copy mailed to you? Just email info@focl.org to request one, or view th
View fullsize 🚨 Appalachian Power (APCo) wants boaters, kayakers, tubers and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting on Wednesday, July 23, and fluctuate thro
View fullsize 🌟 FOCL Board Member Spotlight! Meet Caroline Gaskins, a lifelong NRV resident, Highlander and Hokie grad, and passionate supporter of Claytor Lake! Caroline loves hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Her roots here run deep! Her grandfathe
View fullsize Thanks to everyone who joined us at Draper Community Park for FOCL’s July meeting! We had a great evening of updates, conversation, community, and ice cream! A special congratulations to Dave Dobyns, FOCL’s dedicated Clean-Up Supervisor,
View fullsize In June, FOOL’s dedicated clean up crew removed 1,147.5 tons of debris from Claytor Lake! From coves to main channels, your support helps keep the lake safe, scenic, and sustainable. Donate today and be part of the progress: focl.org/donate
View fullsize Happy Independence Day from FOCL! 🎆 As we honor the spirit of freedom this 4th of July, we’re grateful for the chance to enjoy Claytor Lake’s beauty and the community that protects it. Your support helps keep this treasure clean and safe

So many ways to get involved!

FOCL Point Magazine

FOCL Point Magazine is your annual update for all things FOCL and Claytor Lake