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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!
Virginia › Mecklenburg County

Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter

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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.

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Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:37PM EDT until July 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

2:37 PM — July 23rd, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Gloucester, Mathews and Northampton. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Accomack, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread tonight into early Thursday morning. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rain are possible with locally higher amounts. This will be in addition to any rain that occurred last evening into early this morning, which was highest from east-central Virginia to the Virginia Eastern Shore. This will maintain a flood threat through at least Thursday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

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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

Useful Links

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Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter Site Details - Recreation.gov

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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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