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This is a photo of the life jacket loaner station at the designated swimming area at Ivy Hill. This life jacket loaner station allows life jackets of all sizes to be borrowed and returned.
This is a photo of an orange and blue sunset taken at the turn around at Ivy Hill Park.
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.
Virginia / Mecklenburg County / John Hosea Kerr Reservoir

Ivy Hill Park

Closed — Closed for the season. 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

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 8:24PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

January 18th, 8:24 PM — 9:00 AM

With temperatures dropping well below freezing tonight into Monday morning, black ice development is likely as wet roads freeze. Roads may therefore become slick and slippery, especially on untreated, secondary, and back roads. Slow down and use caution when driving, especially when traversing roads that have not been treated. If you are walking outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Road and sidewalk conditions should improve later Monday morning as temperatures warm to above freezing.

About

Ivy Hill Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles along the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. The park features 25 tent camping sites in a shaded, semi-wooded setting with scenic views ideal for photography and wildlife observation. The reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created by the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952 and features 800 miles of shoreline across six counties and two states. The lake is widely known for fishing, with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish, and blue catfish available. Public lands around the lake provide year-round opportunities for hunting with appropriate state licenses, including whitetail deer, wild turkey, quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, fox, and raccoon. Facilities at Ivy Hill Park include a public boat launch, swimming beach, picnic areas with a reservable shelter, and a sanitary dump station. The unstaffed park is located approximately 20 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia, where shopping, gas, and groceries are available. This location is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Directions

The physical address is 3197 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927. Ivy Hill Park is approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville and approximately 24 miles north of Oxford, North Carolina.

Nearby Campgrounds

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers —
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

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

Contact

Email jhkerr@usace.army.mil
Phone +1 (434) 738-6143

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

View on Recreation.gov

Availability

Photos

This is a photo of the life jacket loaner station at the designated swimming area at Ivy Hill. This life jacket loaner station allows life jackets of all sizes to be borrowed and returned.
This is a photo of an orange and blue sunset taken at the turn around at Ivy Hill Park.
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 a photo of other picnic sites avaliable at Ivy Hill Park. There are picnic tables, trash cans and grills throughout the park. Most of the picnic sites are shaded but they are not covered by a shelter.
This is a photo of the boat ramp at Ivy Hill Park. There is ample amounts of parking available to park trucks with boat trailers.
This is a picture of the Ivy Hill Shelter that is reservable. There are picnic tables under a covered shelter. This area is shaded but has a wonderful view of the lake. There are trash cans located throughout the park.
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 Ivy Hill Park!

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