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They are listed as follows; you are reserving the shelter only. If you have any questions, please call the nearest gatehouse. Their phone number can be found on the need-to-know section. Overnight camping is not allowed at the shelters or day use areas. You must pay the seven-dollar day use fee separately from the reservation. The seven-dollar day use fee is not included in your shelter reservation. Parking is first come, first serve. Enjoy your time at Buffalo Park!
This is the designated swimming area in Buffalo Park. There is a nice sandy beach area for you to relax on. There is also a life jacket loaner station where you can borrow and return many different sized life jackets.
This is the shelter at Buffalo Park. It has grills and picnic tables.
Virginia / Mecklenburg County

Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter

Closed — The picnic shelter is closed for the season. Reservations for the shelter are available April 1 through October 31. The day use park remains open year-round. The 2026 reservation booking window is temporarily closed until March 4, 2026.

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From Recreation.gov

The US Army Corps of Engineers at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir have temporarily closed the 2026 reservation booking window until March 4, 2026. To learn more about this temporary closure, visit the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir Facebook page for updates: [@JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake][1] [1]: https://www.facebook.com/JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake

About

Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter sits on the shores of John H. Kerr Reservoir, where the Roanoke (Staunton) River meets the Dan River. The shelter provides a scenic spot for group gatherings with panoramic lake views. The day use area includes a swim beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, and a life jacket loaner station for visitors. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952 and extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline across Virginia and North Carolina. The reservoir encompasses 50,000 acres of water and approximately 48,000 acres of hardwood and pine forest, with 800 miles of shoreline. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish available. The Army Corps of Engineers manages 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding, and hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey, and other game species. Nearby Buffalo Springs Park, located approximately 7 miles away, is on the Virginia State and National Historic Sites and was once a world-renowned source of bottled lithia waters. Gas and groceries are available in Clarksville, Virginia, about 15 minutes away.

Directions

Buffalo Park is located at 5199 Carter's Point Road, Buffalo Junction, VA 24529, approximately 10 miles west of Clarksville, VA.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (434) 374-2063

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

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They are listed as follows; you are reserving the shelter only. If you have any questions, please call the nearest gatehouse. Their phone number can be found on the need-to-know section. Overnight camping is not allowed at the shelters or day use areas. You must pay the seven-dollar day use fee separately from the reservation. The seven-dollar day use fee is not included in your shelter reservation. Parking is first come, first serve. Enjoy your time at Buffalo Park!
This is the designated swimming area in Buffalo Park. There is a nice sandy beach area for you to relax on. There is also a life jacket loaner station where you can borrow and return many different sized life jackets.
This is the shelter at Buffalo Park. It has grills and picnic tables.
While you are here, there are some rules and regulations that we need you to follow. Here at John H. Kerr Dam we follow the Title 36 Rules and Regulations. You can find the link to the full list by going to the need to know section or by scanning the QR code on this infographic. The infographic talks about just a few that we deal with the most and they are listed as follows. Title 36 Section 327.2 talks about vehicles. Title 36 Section 327.9 talks about sanitation. Title 36 Section 327.12 talks about restrictions. Title 36 Section 327.7 talks about camping. Title 36 Section 327.10 talks about fires. Title 36 Section 327.11 talks about control of animals.
This is the playground in the day use area.

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