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!

Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter

Open

This is a day-use picnic shelter only; overnight camping is not allowed. The shelter is reservable from April 1 through October 31. Check-in is 8:00 AM and check-out is 10:00 PM same day. A $7 day-use fee per vehicle applies.

About

Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter is a day-use group facility located at Buffalo Park on John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake) in Virginia. The shelter offers a scenic setting where the Roanoke (Staunton) River meets the Dan River, with views of the 50,000-acre reservoir. It accommodates gatherings of up to 50 people with parking for up to 20 vehicles. The shelter includes picnic tables and grills but does not have electricity or water. Adjacent park amenities include a swim beach, boat ramp, playground, and life jacket loaner station, though these areas remain open to the public even during private shelter reservations. A $7 day-use fee per vehicle applies. Overnight camping is explicitly prohibited at the shelter and day-use areas. Campers seeking overnight accommodations should reserve sites at the separate Buffalo Park Campground, which operates May 1 through September 30.

Directions

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

Amenities

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

Vehicle

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

Contact

Email jhkerr@usace.army.mil
Phone +1 (434) 374-2063

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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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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