Palmer Point Park
The park is currently closed through May 25, 2026 and reopens May 26 as first-come, first-served. A $7 per vehicle entrance fee applies. The group shelter may be reserved through Recreation.gov.
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About
Palmer Point Park sits on the 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir, a Corps of Engineers lake extending 39 miles along the Roanoke River across Virginia and North Carolina. Created by John H. Kerr Dam in 1952, the reservoir is known locally as Buggs Island Lake and offers 800 miles of wooded shoreline for recreation. The park provides a reservable group picnic shelter with tables and grill, swimming beach with designated swim area, and boat ramp with limited trailer parking. A life jacket loaner station with various sizes is available for visitor convenience. The setting is fairly open with scattered trees for shade and sandy beaches along the water. The reservoir is popular for fishing, with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish, and blue catfish available. Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. The park is unstaffed and located approximately 30 minutes from South Hill, Virginia where shopping, gas, and groceries are available.
Directions
The physical address is 899 Palmer Point Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917. The park is located approximately 20 miles south of South Hill, Virginia.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jhkerr@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (434) 738-6143 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| John H. Kerr Dam Recreation Areas |
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