Open
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.
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.
