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NORTH BEND PARK (VA), JOHN H KERR DAM &, VA

Description

North Bend Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The 50,000-acre lake extends 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline with 70,000 acres of project lands and it's yours to enjoy whether you like to swim, fish, camp, go boating, or just relax and enjoy the scenic beauty. The campground offers 249 primitive and electric/water hookup sites on or near lake. A bicycle/jogging trail is in campground and a nature trail is nearby. Other amenities include an amphitheater, fishing pier with universal access, playgrounds, swim beaches, and 3 boat launch areas. Gas and groceries are just 5 minutes away. Three group camping areas are also available. Visitor Assistance Center (434) 738-6143

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Fishing
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Bike Trail
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Pay Telephone
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Shower House
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Vault toilets

Alerts and Important Information

Due to reconstruction of campsites, Area A (sites 1-50) will close on September 7, 2009. The rest of North Bend will remain open for their regular schedules of September 30, sites 201-249 (Area D) and October 31, sites 51 - 200 (Areas B & C). PLEASE NOTE: Due to other construction in ALL areas of North Bend, the park will NOT remain open past October 31, 2009. The Corps will make every effort to have the work completed by opening days in 2010 barring weather and flood conditions preventing work. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

North Bend Park in VA home page www.recreation.gov.

This district will be completing several campground upgrade projects with funds received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Please expect construction projects to be on-going during your visit and pardon our progress to making your future visits more enjoyable as we make these facility upgrades. within the next couple months.

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. The campground is open April 1 through October 31 and campsites are $15-$20/night.
  • No fires are allowed on the beaches.
  • Off-road vehicles, dirt bikes, ATV's, golf carts, and motorized scooters are prohibited.
  • Alcohol is prohibited.
  • All equipment must fit on the site pad.

EXTRA VEHICLE FEE: Campsites with more than 2 vehicles excluding the camping unit, will be charged a $4.00 extra vehicle fee, per vehicle, per night.
The park closes at 11:00 p.m. Ranger and Sheriff patrol nightly in season. Attendants are on duty April through October. Please call (434)738-0059 for more information.

Getting There:

North Bend Park (VA)
64 NORTH BEND DRIVE
Boydton VA 23917-9801

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.58833, -78.32583

From South Hill, VA: Take Route 58 W to Route 4 (Buggs Island Rd). Follow for 6 miles and bear right at the Dam. Park entrance will be 200 yards ahead on the left.

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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (434)738-0059
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