John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir Camping
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About John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir has 14 reservable campgrounds, booked through Recreation.gov — including Island Creek Park, Ivy Hill Park, Palmer Point Park, Tailrace Park, Grassy Creek Park and Old Picnic Area (John H Kerr). It's one of the camping destinations we track in Virginia.
Campgrounds here are in high demand and can sell out within minutes of release, so cancellations are often the only way to get a site. Campsite Tonight monitors every John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir campground around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears.
Campgrounds at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Island Creek Park
Ivy Hill Park
Palmer Point Park
Tailrace Park
Grassy Creek Park
Old Picnic Area (John H Kerr)
Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter
North Bend Park OSAGE Picnic Shelter
Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter
Buffalo Park
Longwood Park
North Bend Park
Rudds Creek Rec. Area
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir camping FAQ
How many campgrounds are at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir?
14 campgrounds at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir, Virginia.
Are there campsites available at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir this weekend?
Yes. 65 sites available this weekend (October 16) at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir. Availability: North Bend Park (26), Rudds Creek Rec. Area (39). Check daily for cancellations.
How hard is it to get a campsite at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir?
Very difficult. Book 1-2 weeks ahead, or even last-minute.
When is the best time to camp at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir?
November, December, January, February for easier booking. Peak season: June, July, August.
Where is John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir?
Virginia. 14 campgrounds with reservable sites.
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