Ivy Hill Park

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3197 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927

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Reservable

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Year-round

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Unknown

Pets

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens booking site

Get Directions

Ivy Hill Park

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Campsite Fees

Reservation-related fees: $10 change fee for switching dates that are entirely outside the original reservation dates. A $10 service fee is withheld...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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(434) 738-6143

About Ivy Hill Park

Nestled along the picturesque shores of John H. Kerr Reservoir, Ivy Hill Park welcomes families to a shaded lakeside retreat where swimming, wildlife watching, and waterfront picnicking come together. The park's semi-wooded setting provides natural shade and tranquility, while amenities like a sandy swimming beach, thoughtful life jacket tree, and covered picnic shelter make it easy to spend an entire day by the water.

Historical SignificanceThe waters that lap against Ivy Hill's shores tell a story that began in 1952, when the John H. Kerr Dam transformed the Roanoke River into the sprawling reservoir known both as Kerr Lake and Buggs Island Lake. This engineering feat created an aquatic playground spanning two states and six counties, with 800 miles of densely wooded shoreline that has become a beloved destination for generations of outdoor enthusiasts seeking respite on the water.

Natural Features and SceneryIvy Hill Park occupies a particularly scenic stretch of Kerr Reservoir's cove-studded shoreline, where mature trees provide dappled shade and frame stunning views across the water. The semi-wooded landscape creates an ideal environment for spotting local wildlife—watch for herons fishing in the shallows or deer emerging from the tree line at dusk. Photographers will find endless inspiration here, from golden sunrises painting the lake's surface to spectacular sunsets that set the wooded coves ablaze with color.

Geological RegionThe park sits on the shores of John H. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Kerr Lake or Buggs Island Lake, where the Roanoke River was dammed to create one of the Southeast's most expansive inland waterways.

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Check-out

3pm

Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsRecreation.gov and Recreation.gov call center; onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.

Cancellation PolicyVisitors may cancel prior to arrival online or via call center; a $10 service fee is withheld from refunds. Cancelling the day before or on arrival incurs a $10 service fee and forfeits the first night's approved rate (one-night reservations forfeit full amount). No-shows incur a $20 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate. Group facility cancellations <14 days prior incur a $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate. Refund requests can be submitted through Recreation.gov within 7 days of reservation end or via call center; debit/credit refunds are returned to the original card, cash/check refunds are issued by mailed Treasury check (may take 6-8 weeks). In event of emergency closure, all fees will be refunded.

Activities you can enjoy

Recreation centers on Kerr Reservoir and adjacent public lands, including fishing, wildlife viewing and birding, hiking in nearby Wildlife Management Areas, and beach swimming. Hunting is allowed on public lands around the lake with appropriate state licenses; the reservoir supports a variety of fish species.

Hiking

There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking.

Fishing

Kerr Reservoir is widely known for fishing, with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish and blue catfish mentioned. Hunting and fishing are regulated by the Virginia and North Carolina state wildlife agencies on their respective sides of the lake.

Swimming

The park includes a swimming beach and a life jacket tree.

Boating

The park is on John H. Kerr Reservoir; Clarksville Marina is noted as about 20 minutes by highway and approximately 15 minutes by water, indicating water access to the lake.

Wildlife viewing

Public lands and the reservoir shoreline offer wildlife viewing and birding opportunities; resident waterfowl species and various game species are listed.

Beach activities

A swimming beach and picnic shelter provide family-friendly beach and day-use activities; a life jacket tree is present.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsPublic lands around the lake are open to hunting (various game species present). Water hazards associated with the reservoir and typical wildlife presence should be expected.

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Proximity to water featuresLocated on the shoreline of John H. Kerr Reservoir; features a swimming beach and lakeside access.

HostThis location is unstaffed. For general information contact main office at (434) 738-6143.

Campground Map

3197 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927

Driving directionsIvy Hill Park is approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville and approximately 24 miles north of Oxford, North Carolina. Physical address: 3197 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, VA 23927.

Nearby places

Clarksville: ~15 miles (~20 minutes)

Oxford, NC: ~24 miles (~30 minutes).

Nearby supplies

Shopping, gas, and groceries available in Clarksville (approximately 20 minutes). Clarksville Marina is about 20 minutes by highway

~15 minutes by water.