Boomer Park Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only. No overnight camping is permitted. The shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov for daytime use.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:30PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The remnants of Isaias will bring widespread rainfall along the crest of the southern Blue Ridge from Floyd County, Virginia to Watauga county, North Carolina. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with locally higher totals in the 5-6 range will be possible, especially for areas like Meadows of Dan, Boone, and Blowing Rock. These higher totals may lead to isolated instances of landslides along slopes that have been modified by humans like embankments or cut slopes. These areas may also see increased rises on local streamflows that may lead to flooding across low-water crossings. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Boomer Park Shelter is a reservable day-use picnic pavilion situated at Boomer Park on the shores of W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina. The shelter provides a scenic lakefront setting with six 7-foot picnic tables and a water spigot, though no electricity is available. This facility is ideal for family gatherings, picnics, and group events. The surrounding park offers additional amenities including a playground, grills, accessible vault toilets, a swim beach, and a boat ramp providing access to the 1,475-acre reservoir. The lake supports excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Anglers can pursue channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. The region features mixed hardwood forests of sycamore, poplar, oak, and hickory in the scenic Yadkin River valley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, black bear, and various bird species including wild turkey and wood ducks. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Directions
From Charlotte, take I-77 North approximately 60 miles, then merge onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile. From Winston-Salem, take Highway 421 North approximately 55 miles to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (336) 921-3390 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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