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John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

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416Supported overnight records
416Sites with multi-field evidence
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A closer look at the destination

John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline in Virginia and North Carolina. Visitors enjoy fishing, camping, swimming, boating or just relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty. There are 30 recreation areas around Kerr Reservoir: campsites, swim beaches, picnic areas, hiking, nature trails, marinas all available for public use. There are 26 wildlife management areas on Kerr, totaling over 10,000 acres. In addition to flood control and hydroelectric power, other benefits include fish and wildlife conservation, recreation, forest management, and water supply.

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25 or fewer sites
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26–100 sites
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Over 100 sites
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416
Length evidence
411
Party limits
416
Vehicle limits
416
Electrical service
247
Shade
400
Driveway details
416

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Operator directions
From Raleigh, north on US 1 to I-85; west on NC 1224, exit 223; north on NC 1200, which turns into VA 4 at State line. From Richmond, south on I-95; south on I-85 toward South Hill; West on US 58, exit 12; South on VA 4.

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Buffalo Park

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Longwood Park

65 supported campsite records

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North Bend Park

234 supported campsite records

234 sites with multi-field evidenceVirginia · published-coordinate region

Rudds Creek Rec. Area

96 supported campsite records

96 sites with multi-field evidence
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