North Bend Park Osage Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only. Overnight camping is not allowed. The shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov. A $7 day-use fee applies to all vehicles entering the area.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 10:02PM 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 Wednesday 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 become more widespread late tonight and early Wednesday morning ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region Wednesday into Wednesday night with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
The Osage Picnic Shelter is the only reservable shelter at North Bend Park, located on the 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. This day-use facility provides a shaded, covered area with picnic tables, electrical outlets under the shelter, and a water spigot on the back. Accessible grills on a concrete pad are located near the shelter, along with an accessible fishing pier and restrooms. North Bend Park is the largest park on Kerr Lake and sits near Kerr Dam and the Corps Visitor Assistance Center. The surrounding area offers hiking on the 1.5-mile Liberty Nature Trail and 5.5-mile Robert Munford Trail, fishing for largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish, and wildlife viewing including bald eagles and osprey. This is a day-use facility only. Overnight camping is not permitted at the shelters or day-use areas. All vehicles entering the day-use area must pay a $7 fee, though this is waived for federal pass holders. Dogs are allowed on leashes up to 6 feet. Alcoholic beverages, off-road vehicles, and golf carts are prohibited.
Directions
North Bend Park is located at 1930 Mays Chapel Road, Boydton, VA 23917, approximately 20 miles west of South Hill, VA.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jhkerr@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (434) 738-0059 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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