Longwood Park
Open for camping. The campground is staffed April 1 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Check-in at 4 p.m., check-out at 2 p.m. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights within any 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 10:44AM EDT until July 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western King William and Western King and Queen. In eastern Virginia, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and Northumberland. 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 this evening. * 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 continue through this evening ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region later today with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts in excess of 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Longwood Park is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground situated on the Grassy Creek arm of John H. Kerr Reservoir in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The 50,000-acre lake, also known as Buggs Island Lake, extends 39 miles along the Roanoke River with over 800 miles of wooded shoreline spanning Virginia and North Carolina. The campground's 66 sites are nestled among mature trees providing ample shade. Amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers, a dump station, and potable water at individual sites. Select sites offer water and 50-amp electric hookups for RVs. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. A swimming beach and reservable picnic shelter are available for day use. Maximum RV lengths range from 25 to 45 feet depending on the site, with all sites being back-in configuration. The reservoir is renowned for fishing, with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and flathead catfish among the catches. Twenty-six Wildlife Management Areas surrounding the lake offer hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, quail, and waterfowl with appropriate state licenses. Clarksville is just 10 minutes away for supplies.
Directions
From Clarksville, VA: Head south on US Highway 15 for approximately 7 miles. The campground entrance is at 13500 Highway 15, Clarksville, VA 23927.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $48 - $68 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (434) 374-2711 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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