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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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899 Palmer Point Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917
Family reunions and group brunches are the obvious fit here. The picnic shelter gets swept, tables arranged in a circle, and bathrooms stocked before your reservation. Sandy beach and life jacket tree make it easy for kids to swim without hauling gear.
Overnight camping isn't the draw here. This is a day-use spot with no electricity in the shelter, no on-site staff, and supplies a 30-minute drive away in South Hill. Solo visitors or anyone expecting campground infrastructure will find it thin.
Context for the broader area surrounding Palmer Point Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
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.
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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Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest water and the fullest range of lake recreation—swimming, boating, and shore fishing—making Palmer Point Park feel like a true lakeside getaway. Expect daytime highs typically in the mid-70s to low-90s°F (peak July/August), water temperatures often in the mid-70s°F, and long daylight hours ideal for paddling and sunset fishing. Weekends and holiday periods are the busiest, so book early if you want a waterfront site or plan weekdays for quieter conditions. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: January, February
Summer offers warmest water (mid-70s) and fullest range of lake activities including swimming and boating.
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A swimming beach and picnic shelter make the campground ideal for families. There is a life jacket tree with different sized life jackets for your convience. Shelter does not have electricy.
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