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Overview

North Bend Park is located on the John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina.

Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1953. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

Recreational Activities:

  • BIKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HUNTING
  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

Address:

64 NORTH BEND DRIVE
BOYDTON,VA,23917-9801
Phone: 434-738-6143x145

Directions:

From South Hill, Virginia, take State Route 58 west to State Route 4/Buggs Island Road. Follow for six miles and bear right at the dam. The park entrance is 200 yards ahead on the left.

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