Warrior Creek
WARRIOR CREEK
Part of W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Overview
Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina.Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.
Facilities
The campground offers 61 family campsites, 6 of these are tent only sites that do have electric hookups. The other 55 sites have full electrical and water hookups to support RV's. There are also two group camping areas that are perfect for large groups.
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. An amphitheater, playground, basketball court and hiking and biking trails offer additional recreation opportunities. A boat ramp and three fishing piers, one of which is ADA accessible, can be found at Keowee Park which borders the campground.
Natural Features
The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.Recreation
The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. The Warrior Creek trail system completely encircles the campground as it scenically follows the fold of the surrounding landscape. It is recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as one of the top bike trails in the world. There are 17 miles of single track trail in Warrior Creek with multiple points-of-entry throughout the campground. These trails are also used extensively by hikers and trail runners.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (336) 921-3390 for general information.Important Notices
Check out time is 12pm. Check in time 3pm or after. Assisted check in 3pm-6pm. If no attendant is in the gatehouse, Guests will self-check in using the gate code emailed to them at the point the reservation is made.
Swim beach is closed until further notice.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST SELECTED DATE ON CALENDAR IS YOUR DEPARTURE DATE!
ATTENTION: Gatehouse will not make changes to your reservation.
All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.
The gate code will be delivered to the email address associated with the reservation.
Highly recommend downloading the recreation.gov moblie app from the recreation.gov website prior to arriving at the campground.
Swim beach is closed until further notice.
Frequently asked Rules and Regulations:
Maximun stay is 14 days within any 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14 days is prohibitied.
Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. Cardholders receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Cardholder must be present at of check in, show pass and ID, and camp during the entire stay.
Alcoholic beverages and off-road (golf carts, 4-wheelers, etc.) are prohibited.
Camping is permitted in designated campsites only, and only permitted to those who have a reservation. Most campsites have a gravel bases: bring padding for tents. All equipment much be placed within site perimeter.
Quiet hours are from 10pm. to 6am. Generators and music must be cut off at 10pm.
Campers/Customers should not have packages delivered to the Park.
For a full list of rules and regulations, please visit Title 36
Notifications and Alerts
W. Kerr Scott will be delaying the opening of the reservation window for the 2026 camping season until March 1st, 2026
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Biking - Biking
Directions
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. Travel times from: Winston-Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours
Cancellation Policy
<p>All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground. </p> <p>All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground.</p> <p>Refer to recreation.gov for a complete list of <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">fees and cancelation policy</a> </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 336-921-2177
7659 W. Highway 268Boomer, NC 28606 7659 W. Highway 268
Boomer, NC 28606
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 21, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site GSA, Loop WCRE, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site GSB, Loop WCRE, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 19, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 03, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 49, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 15, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 29, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop WCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 48, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop WCRE, Type Standard Electric
