Fort Hamby Park
Fort Hamby Park is located on the north 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.
The campground offers a thick canopy of forest on one side and the scenic lake shore on the other. There are 32 campsites available, all with electric hookups, and one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and showers create a comfortable camping experience, while a playground, sandy beach, basketball court and horseshoe pit provide additional recreation opportunities.
Need to Know
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST SELECTED DATE ON CALENDAR IS YOUR DEPARTURE DATE!
Gatehouse will be staffed from Fri-Sun 9am-8pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm. Guests needing to check in outsite these hours should coordinate with the gatehouse at 336-973-0104 before check in.
ALL CAMPERS MUST STOP AND REGISTER WHEN ATTENDANTS ARE ON DUTY IN THE GATEHOUSE. ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A PASS. IF AFTER HOURS WHEN NO ATTENDANT IS ON DUTY, PLEASE USE THE GATE CODE TO PROCEED TO YOUR CAMPSITE THEN REGISTER AT THE GATEHOUSE THE NEXT DAY WHEN ATTENDANTS ARE BACK ON DUTY.
Day use entry will end at 6pm on weekdays.
Extra vehicles for campers will be charged $5 per vehicle per day. Visitors utilizing Picnic Shelters will be charged $5 per vehicle.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
An entrance fee is charged to enter this park.
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. Miles of multi-trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. An additional 25 miles of trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas.
Contact Information
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1534 S. RECREATION ROAD WILKESBORO NC 28697
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 336-973-0104
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 61 miles) and turn left onto S. Recreation Road. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to S. Recreation Road (approximately 28 miles), turn left onto S. Recreation Road and go approximately 1.5 miles. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road. Travel times from: Winston Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours
Available Campsites
- Site 18, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site Ann Picnic Shelter, Loop FORT HAMBY PARK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 22, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site Laura Shelter, Loop FORT HAMBY PARK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site RD, Loop RDGA, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site Tom Picnic Shelter, Loop FORT HAMBY PARK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 14, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop FORT HAMBY, Type Standard Electric
