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This is a picture of the accessible fishing pier located near the OSAGE Picnic Shetler.
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North Bend Park Osage Picnic Shelter

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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.

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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 8:07PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

8:07 PM — July 2nd, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 8:07PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

8:07 PM — July 2nd, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

John H Kerr Old Picnic Area 0.4mi Tailrace Park 0.8mi North Bend Park 0.9mi Palmer Point Park 2.4mi Grassy Creek Park 6.0mi Ivy Hill Park 7.0mi Rudds Creek Rec. Ar. 8.3mi Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter 8.5mi Kerr Lake State Recreation Area 11mi

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

Email 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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Photos

This is a picture of the accessible fishing pier located near the OSAGE Picnic Shetler.
This is an outside picture looking into the OSAGE area as well as the accessible fishing pier.
Pictured are accessible restrooms that are located near the OSAGE picnic shelter.
This is the OSAGE Picnic Shelter at North Bend 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.
In this picture there are accessible picnic tables and grills. They are on a concreted pad with an accessible restroom near by. These are located near the OSAGE picnic 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 North Bend Park!
In the OSAGE area, there is a 9 hole disc golf course.
This is a picture of the OSAGE Picnic Shetler. This is a covered shelter with a water spigot located on the back of the shelter. There is also electricity at this shelter with outlets under the shelter. There are picnic tables under the covered shelter. You will find trash cans located throughout the park and near the shelter. There are steps that lead down to the shelter.

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