Fish Dam Creek Park
Open for day-use only. No overnight camping is permitted. Check-in 8:00 AM, check-out 8:00 PM. The shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov or available first-come, first-served if not reserved. Electrical power is currently off due to underground issues.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:24AM 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...From 11 AM EDT this morning 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... - Upslope rainfall from a rather strong southeasterly Low level jet from the remnants of Isaias will bring increased precipitation along the crest of the southern Blue Ridge from Floyd county extending southwestward to Watauga county. 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
Fish Dam Creek Park is a day-use group shelter situated at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in the scenic Yadkin River Valley of North Carolina. The shelter provides panoramic views of the 1,475-acre reservoir and is ideal for family gatherings, picnics, and outdoor events accommodating up to 50 people with parking for 20 vehicles. The facility includes eight 8-foot picnic tables, one 10-foot ADA-accessible picnic table, a charcoal grill, water spigot, and horseshoe pits. Vault toilets are available on-site. Five smaller mini-shelters nearby are available first-come, first-served and are not included in shelter reservations. The Dark Mountain Trail can be accessed directly from the shelter for hiking and mountain biking. Important: This is a day-use area only. No overnight camping is permitted. Check-in is 8:00 AM and check-out is 8:00 PM. The main shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov, or if unreserved, available first-come, first-served. Note that the shelter's electrical power is currently non-functional due to underground wiring issues.
Directions
From Wilkesboro, NC, head west on Main Street/Hwy 268/Hwy 18 for approximately 4 miles and turn right on Reservoir Road. Continue on Reservoir Road across the dam; the shelter will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (336) 921-3390 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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