Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

About

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area encompasses eight access areas surrounding John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre impoundment on the North Carolina-Virginia border in Vance and Warren counties. The recreation area offers over 600 campsites spread across seven developed campgrounds: Bullocksville, County Line, Henderson Area 1 and 2, Hibernia Areas 1-3, J.C. Cooper Areas 1-3, Kimball Point Areas 1-2, and Nutbush Areas 1, 3, and 4. Sites range from primitive tent camping to full electric hookups with 15, 20, 30, and 50-amp service, accommodating equipment up to 75 feet. Facilities include multiple shower houses, flush restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings at each site, dump stations, playgrounds, and an amphitheater. The park features boat ramps with 24-hour access at several locations, a visitor center with exhibits, beach areas for swimming, and over 3 miles of hiking trails. Private marinas at Satterwhite Point and Hibernia offer fuel, boat rentals, and supplies. Kerr Lake is consistently ranked among the top bass fishing lakes on the East Coast, drawing anglers seeking largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish. Beyond fishing, visitors enjoy paddling, swimming at designated beach areas, and wildlife watching, with white-tailed deer and various bird species commonly spotted along the wooded shoreline.

Directions

From Henderson, NC: Take US-158 east toward the lake. For the main Satterwhite Point access and visitor center, follow signs to 6254 Satterwhite Point Road. GPS coordinates: 36.4411, -78.3688. Multiple access points are available around the reservoir including J.C. Cooper, Bullocksville, County Line, Henderson Point, Hibernia, Kimball Point, and Nutbush Bridge.