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Picture yourself sitting outside listening to the soothing sound of the lake lapping against the shore, watching the sun slowly setting over the water and woods surrounding your cozy campsite as a cool evening breeze blows over you. Um, yes please! At Kerr Lake State Recreation Area this fantasy can become reality. Choose between hundreds of RV or tent sites among the wooded shores of Kerr Lake, many of them situated right on the waterfront. The lake and surrounding woods offer a plethora of recreation options for everyone. A perfect place to set up your relaxation station and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

Sewage hookups

No electric hookups

603 sites

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Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

2.8mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 5 sites · Lodging · Henderson, NC

Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics. Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap. No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.

Smith Farm

41mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Keysville, VA

At this campsite there is a RV hookup and also a building with a toilet, shower (with hot water) and sink. There is a large pond out front that is great for fishing as well as lots of woods and open fields. There are trails that run all throughout the property for walking or horseback riding. There is an abundance of wildlife all around the property.

Tar River Life

36mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging · Lake Royale, NC

Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River. Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites. The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped. Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions. There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure. We are pet friendly!

Recharge At Halcyon Farms

22mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 3 sites · Tents · Oxford, NC

Imagine a place where you can recharge and immerse yourself in nature. Halcyon Farms is a small hobby farm with 3 walk-in campsites and miles of trails, creeks, ponds, quiet, and clear skies. We invite you to enjoy camping at our working sheep and timber farm. Located just north of Durham off exit 191/exit 202 on I-85, Halcyon Farms is a quiet and secluded 100+ acre tract of Southern Yellow pines, hardwoods with American Blackbelly sheep and a mule named Athena. Our campsites are on level high ground in the woods, each with its own view. Enjoy a peaceful evening and beautiful starry nights. We cater to familes and small groups, NO PARTIES!

Honah Lee Farms

32mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 5 sites · Tents · Rougemont, NC

(Notice - Our driveway was damaged by heavy rains from hurricane Helene. We have been working to make repairs. For those return campers and all new guests to Honah Lee Farms, we are no longer accepting trailers or RVs longer than 12 ft. due to the narrowing of our driveway from the recent flood-waters. We apologize for any inconvenience and will post updates here if the circumstances change. Also, we are totally off-grid, which means we do not have RV hook-ups or empty stations. Thank you for your understanding. - Brian) Our camp is the shared vision of Brian and Lee and son Michael. We fell in love with this beautiful property where we plan to build our eco-friendly, off-grid homestead and farm. Lee's favorite song and the inspiration behind our name is "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary. A land of whimsical imagination, beauty and maybe a dragon or three is our shared vision for the farm. The camping options are flexible, ranging from prepared campsites along both Little and Deep creeks with composting outhouses nearby, to "Camper's Choice" options where you may hike in or drive in and create your own camping experience. Please note that since the "Camper's Choice" options allow freedom to select hike-in or drive-in options, the exact distance to nearest outhouse may vary. There are 144 acres to explore so campers can set up a secluded getaway or cluster together in a group. We are flexible and can work with you to create a camping experience that suits your needs. Learn more about this land: Honah Lee Farms has over 140 acres of woods with open fields distributed throughout. We are bordered to the south by the Flat River, to the west by Deep Creek, and to the north by Little Creek. Most of our campsites are nestled in the trees along one of these bodies of water and all campers have access to the 10 foot waterfall area where Deep Creek runs into the Flat River.

Red Farm LLC

41mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Wendell, NC

Just Minutes off 64 HWY - 4 RV sites with full Hookups (50Amp w/water and sewer) Gated and less than a mile from Wake County Parks (Doc Proctor Preserve), 40 Acres of Dense woods, nature trails and open fields, 1500 year old cypress trees, bordered by Buffalo Creek, Beaver dams, Wild Turkeys and Deer. Quiet, Quiet, Quiet . Bring your horses and dogs. Pastures and Stables available. Fish in our Stocked Pond. Split you own campfire wood by hand or watch how our firewood processor operates. Watch how we turn logs into building lumber on our sawmill, see how mulch is made with our tub grinder. Quiet, Relaxing and only 4 spots available ! FYI - What you bring in you take out - No garbage service at our farm. Thanks See you soon !!

Reckless Raven Farm

40mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Victoria, VA

Welcome to RRF! We are a small ranchette that specializes in sheep, horses, and chickens. Located in Victoria Virginia, the farm is an hour to Richmond, 45 minutes to Farmville, and 45 minutes from John Kerr reservoir (on the boarder of NC). We are pet friendly, and the property is completely fenced. Enjoy free unlicensed fishing on property in our small pond, stocked with catfish and bluegills, or let the pups swim away the summer heat. Enjoy a walk on the nearby Tobacco Trail, fish at one of the many nearby rivers and lakes. Roast marshmallows over a fire and stargaze or catch fireflies all night. All sites have access to a portable compost toilet, and we can provide water for the sun showers. We have tent sites, and an RV site, 420friendly but we do not partake. PLEASE NOTE: No Check In After 9PM! The camp sites are only available with direction of host ( new closer parking area and camp area access gate for 2025!!) Exceptions can be made in an emergency stay. THINGS TO DO IN TOWN: Bike or hike the Tobacco Trail and see the railroad park. Local farmers market and livestock sales- down town. The lake at the VFW- good fishing and lovely strolling paths See the falls or fish and hike at Nottaway Falls. NEAR BY ATTRACTIONS: Swim, relax and enjoy the waterfall at Whittle’s Mill- 35 min drive. John Karr Dam and Reservoir- great sandy swimming beaches. Fishing, hiking and picnic areas. Best place ever! 45 minutes south. . Amenities/ Activities: friendly sheep, goats and horses to pet and feed metal detectors to borrow free fishing and poles provided free fire wood- collect your own or from cut piles laundry for a fee in house pots and pans to cook grill for site upon request free fresh eggs Horse rides available for donation which helps offset feed or veterinary needs. This experience may not be available due to weather or other factors, be sure to talk to us prior to your visit to determine availability and requirements. Your off leash pets must be ok with chickens. We do have an overly excited friendly blue Heeler that roams our farm.

WishFlower Gardens in the Woods

47mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Keysville, VA

WishFlower Gardens is an off grid mostly wooded homestead in progress. You'll have access to a tent site (accessed by an in progress trail), Campervan, or mostly level parking spots for self-contained vehicle camping. We are visual artists and herbalists and are happy to add on an intuitive painting class or plant medicine workshop to be enjoyed during your stay.

House at the End of the Block

42mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Durham, NC

Calling all urban campers visiting Durham! There are many local natural attractions (Eno River State Park, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake etc.) for hiking and boating. Additionally we are within biking distance of the heart of downtown Durham! We have a large backyard with room for tent, as well as a super cozy popup camper available for you to rent out. This property certainly has an urban feeling, but we have a fire pit, hammock, and compost toilet

R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

24mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 6 sites · Tents · Rougemont, NC

We are a secluded, land-based retreat and campground, along a tributary of the Tar River which backs up to a wild forest, offering individuals and small groups a place for rest, exploration, sanctuary, and grounding. Equal parts woodland, floodplain wetland and pastureland, R.O.S.A (Rare Occaneechi Saponi Alluvial) land is stewarding 23 acres of ecological magical oasis in an Aquatic Habitat deemed an important NC Natural Heritage area of the Piedmont of North Carolina. Rare mussel species and amphibians live here. Come see for yourself! We offer nature-based immersion for artists, healers, cultural and frontline organizers and their families taking time for restful resistance. It is a triptyech of woods, water and pastureland butting up against an untouched wild old hardwood forest - a combination unlikely found in the PIedmont- nestled among small tobacco, horse and hay farms in the Southeast corner of Granville County between Oxford and Roxboro in the beautiful PIedmont of North Carolina.

Ross F.’s Land

26mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 5 sites · Lodging · Hollister, NC

We bought the property in search of gold. After exploring the land after we bought it, we discovered a 200ft ship from 1906 buried 4ft under the ground. We are inviting people to come enjoy this experience with us as we excavate the ship, to learn history, and to learn unique outdoor activities. There are so many treasures still left to be found.

Lev at Little Lake

9.3mi from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area · 2 sites · Tents · Clarksville, VA

🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿 A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling. When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose. Your visit supports: • The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices • The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship • Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality • The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God. Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe. And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing. “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” — Psalm 128:2

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Nice place to camp and kayak.

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LocationKerr Lake State Recreation Area, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, North Carolina, United States

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

Sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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