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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.
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Longwood Park Picnic Shelter

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This is a day-use picnic shelter only. Overnight camping is prohibited. Reservations cover shelter use; all vehicles must pay a separate $7 day-use fee at entry. Parking is first-come, first-served.

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About

Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is a day-use facility located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles along the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. The reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Longwood Park is situated on the Grassy Creek portion of the reservoir and is forested with ample shade. The shelter itself is a covered structure with picnic tables and grills on both ends. The park includes a designated swimming area with a sandy beach and a life jacket loaner station. Trash receptacles are provided throughout the park. Note that the shelter does not have electricity. This facility is for daytime use only. Overnight camping and alcoholic beverages are explicitly prohibited in all recreation areas. Reservations cover the shelter only; vehicle parking is first-come, first-served, and all vehicles entering the day-use area must pay a $7 fee (Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful passes provide free entrance). The park is located approximately 10 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia, where shopping, gas, and groceries are available.

Directions

Longwood Park is located at 13500 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927, approximately 7 miles south of Clarksville, VA.

Nearby Campgrounds

Longwood Park 0.1mi Occoneechee State Park Cabins 3.3mi Occoneechee State Park Shelters 3.4mi Occoneechee State Park Campground 3.6mi Occoneechee State Park Equestrian Campground 3.7mi Island Creek Park 4.8mi Ivy Hill Park 6.4mi Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter 7.4mi Buffalo Park 7.5mi

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed —
Toilets —
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers —
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $50

Vehicle

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

Contact

Email jhkerr@usace.army.mil
Phone +1 (434) 374-2711

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

View on Recreation.gov

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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 the Longwood Park picnic shelter in the day use area. It has grills and picnic tables.
This is a timbered picnic site. This site is located in the day use area at Longwood Park Day Use Area. There is a picnic table and a grill within the timbers. There are trash cans located throughout the day use area.
This is a photo of the designated swimming area at Longwood Park. There are steps that take you to a nice sandy beach. Not pictured is a life jacket loaner station with a variety of different size life jackets for your convenience to borrow and return.
This is a photo of the graveled walkway that leads to the shelter.
This is a photo of the Longwood Shelter. This shelter has picnic tables located under a covered shelter. There are trash cans located throughout the park and there are also grills on both ends of the shelter.
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 Longwood Park!

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