Pollution-free is the way to be, baby. Since the 1950s, this dam has provided hydroelectric power to the Roanoke River Valley. This park works hard so you can play hard. Boasting nearly 1,000 miles of tree-lined shores, 50,000 acres of water, and 26 Wildlife Management Areas, this place begs to be explored. Take a hike through thick Hickory forests, or load up the boat and reel in some bass. If you’re a fan of feathers instead of fins, be sure to check out Bugg’s Island! Bald Eagles are often found perching and looking noble on its tall trees. You’d be Kerr-azy not to check this place out.
Pollution-free is the way to be, baby. Since the 1950s, this dam has provided hydroelectric power to the Roanoke River Valley. This park works hard so you can play hard. Boasting nearly 1,000 miles of tree-lined shores, 50,000 acres of water, and 26 Wildlife Management Areas, this place begs to be explored. Take a hike through thick Hickory forests, or load up the boat and reel in some bass. If you’re a fan of feathers instead of fins, be sure to check out Bugg’s Island! Bald Eagles are often found perching and looking noble on its tall trees. You’d be Kerr-azy not to check this place out.
Does it get much better than a lakeside beach view? It totally does! With access to fishing docks and boat ramps, this site will quench any thirst for water activities you might have. Since this campground is located on a mini peninsula, you’ll feel like the whole reservoir is yours. And if you’re more of a land-dweller, pack yourself a tuna sandw Read more...
Situated on the tree-lined shores of the John H. Kerr Reservoir, these campsites are ideal if you plan on boating or swimming. So close to the Buffalo Wildlife Management Area, you might catch a glimpse of some of the many Osprey, Bald Eagles, and Great Blue Herons that hang out in this region.
There’s something to be said about convenience. Just pull off Route 15, set up camp, and you’ll be relishing in the beauty of the John H. Kerr Reservoir before you can say “Location, location, location. ” Just think, since you didn’t spend hours trekking to a faraway site, you’ve got the rest of your day to watch the local wildlife, picnic with yo Read more...
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John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
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4 campgrounds in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Does it get much better than a lakeside beach view? It totally does! With access to fishing docks and boat ramps, this site will quench any thirst for water activities you might have. Since this campground is located on a mini peninsula, you’ll feel like the whole reservoir is yours. And if you’re more of a land-dweller, pack yourself a tuna sandw Read more...
Situated on the tree-lined shores of the John H. Kerr Reservoir, these campsites are ideal if you plan on boating or swimming. So close to the Buffalo Wildlife Management Area, you might catch a glimpse of some of the many Osprey, Bald Eagles, and Great Blue Herons that hang out in this region.
There’s something to be said about convenience. Just pull off Route 15, set up camp, and you’ll be relishing in the beauty of the John H. Kerr Reservoir before you can say “Location, location, location. ” Just think, since you didn’t spend hours trekking to a faraway site, you’ve got the rest of your day to watch the local wildlife, picnic with yo Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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