Fish Dam Creek Park

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.