Palmer Point Park

4 reviews

899 Palmer Point Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917

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Price

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Booking

Reservable

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Year-round

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Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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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

Palmer Point Park

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Campsite Fees

Reservation change and cancellation policies: $10 change fee for switching to dates entirely outside the original reservation. Cancellations prior to...

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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Provider

(434) 738-6143

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"Reviewers describe Palmer Point Park, and especially the Palmer Point Shelter, as a very nice, attractive spot for family gatherings and events. Guests appreciated the park’s beauty and the shelter’s cleanliness and preparation, including clean bathrooms and arranged tables."

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About Palmer Point Park

Discover Palmer Point Park, a welcoming lakeside retreat where the sandy shores of John H. Kerr Reservoir meet family-friendly adventure. Whether you're casting a line into the sparkling water, splashing at the swimming beach, or gathering under the picnic shelter, this open, tree-dotted haven offers the perfect blend of relaxation and waterfront fun—complete with a thoughtful life jacket tree for worry-free swimming.

Historical SignificanceThe story of this recreational paradise begins in 1952, when the completion of the John H. Kerr Dam transformed the Roanoke River into the magnificent reservoir now known by locals as both Kerr Lake and Buggs Island Lake. This engineering feat created a 39-mile aquatic playground that gracefully stretches across the Virginia-North Carolina border, forever changing the landscape and providing generations of visitors with a beloved destination for water-based recreation.

Natural Features and ScenerySpanning an impressive 50,000 acres, John H. Kerr Reservoir provides the stunning backdrop for Palmer Point Park's natural beauty. The park's sandy beaches slope gently into clear lake waters, while the surrounding shoreline reveals a tapestry of wooded coves perfect for exploration. Though the park itself maintains an open, accessible feel with strategically placed shade trees, the broader reservoir landscape offers endless lakeside vistas where anglers can find their perfect fishing spot and families can soak in the peaceful rhythm of life on the water.

Geological RegionNestled along the banks of John H. Kerr Reservoir—locally cherished as both Kerr Lake and Buggs Island Lake—where the historic Roanoke River was transformed into one of the Southeast's premier water recreation destinations.

Campsite details

Total Campsitesnull campsites

Recommended CampsitesFacilities include a swimming beach, picnic shelter, and a life jacket tree with multiple sizes of life jackets; suitable for family outings and swimming.

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Check-out

3:00 PM (facility check-out time)

Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Site layoutFairly open area with a few trees for shade; sandy beaches and lakeside picnic areas.

Reservation PlatformsRecreation.gov and Call Center

Cancellation PolicyVisitors may cancel prior to arrival online or via call center; $10 service fee withheld. Day-before or day-of cancellations: $10 service fee AND forfeit first night's rate (one-night reservations forfeit entire amount). No-shows: $20 service fee and forfeit first night's rate, taxes and add-ons. Group overnight cancellations <14 days: $10 service fee and forfeit first night.

Activities you can enjoy

Palmer Point Park on John H. Kerr Reservoir offers lakefront recreation including swimming and extensive fishing, plus nearby opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing and birding on multiple Wildlife Management Areas around the lake. Hunting is permitted on public lands around the lake with appropriate state licenses and fishing/hunting are regulated by the respective state wildlife agencies on each side of the lake.

Hiking

Year-round opportunities for hiking exist in the 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake; these public lands provide areas for hiking and related outdoor recreation.

Fishing

The lake is widely known for fishing; species mentioned include largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish and blue catfish. Fishing and hunting are regulated by Virginia and North Carolina wildlife agencies on their respective sides of the lake.

Swimming

The park includes a swimming beach and many sandy beaches suitable for swimming.

Wildlife viewing

Wildlife viewing and birding are noted activities in the area; resident waterfowl species listed include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canada geese, and game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon.

Beach activities

Plenty of sandy beaches are available for swimming and beach recreation.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

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Humidity: 71%

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Good to know

Proximity to water featuresLocated directly on John H. Kerr Reservoir (Kerr Lake / Buggs Island Lake); lakeside and beach access.

HostThis location is unstaffed.

Campground Map

899 Palmer Point Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917

Driving directionsPhysical address: 899 Palmer Point Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917. South Hill, Virginia is located approximately 20 miles (about 30 minutes) north of Palmer Point.

Nearby places

South Hill, VA — approximately 20 miles / ~30 minutes

Nearby supplies

Shopping, gas, and groceries available in South Hill, VA (approximately 20 miles / ~30 minutes)

Reviews from booking and map sources

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4 reviews

Limited Reviews

Palmer Point Park has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers describe Palmer Point Park, and especially the Palmer Point Shelter, as a very nice, attractive spot for family gatherings and events. Guests appreciated the park’s beauty and the shelter’s cleanliness and preparation, including clean bathrooms and arranged tables.

Review Summaries

Based on 4 reviews

What Campers Love

Users praise the park’s overall beauty and suitability for family get-togethers and events like brunches. They highlight the shelter being swept clean, tables thoughtfully arranged in a circle, and...

Based on 4 reviews

Common Concerns

There are no recurring complaints. One reviewer initially noticed the shelter area needed sweeping on a pre-event visit, but this was addressed before their actual reservation.

Based on 4 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Consider touring the park and shelter a few days before your event to check on conditions and layout, as one group did. The shelter appears to work well for family events, and arranging tables in a...

Based on 4 reviews

Camper Quotes

"We were thrilled when we arrived on May 4 to find the shelter swept clean and all tables placed in a circle." "The bathroom was also cleaned and stocked with toilet paper." "This is a very nice park...

Based on 4 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Palmer Point Shelter in Palmer Point Park is praised as a well-prepared venue for family events, with clean facilities and tables arranged in a circle for group gatherings. Reviewers specifically...

Based on 4 reviews