Rudds Creek Rec. Ar.
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 1, 2026. Reservations via Recreation.gov, but the 2026 booking window is temporarily closed until March 4, 2026. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 8:24PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
With temperatures dropping well below freezing tonight into Monday morning, black ice development is likely as wet roads freeze. Roads may therefore become slick and slippery, especially on untreated, secondary, and back roads. Slow down and use caution when driving, especially when traversing roads that have not been treated. If you are walking outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Road and sidewalk conditions should improve later Monday morning as temperatures warm to above freezing.
From Recreation.gov
The US Army Corps of Engineers at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir have temporarily closed the 2026 reservation booking window until March 4, 2026. To learn more about this temporary closure, visit the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir Facebook page for updates: [@JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake][1] [1]: https://www.facebook.com/JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake
About
Rudds Creek Recreation Area is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Created with the construction of John H. Kerr Dam in 1952, the reservoir features 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretching across six counties in two states. The campground offers 98 sites for tents or RVs in a forested setting with ample shade. Most sites feature electric and water hookups, and amenities include hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. The campground has its own boat ramp and courtesy dock exclusively for campers. A swimming beach and picnic shelter make it ideal for families. All campsites have gravel bases. The campground is located 2 miles from Boydton, Virginia, with a marina less than a mile away. The lake is widely known for fishing, with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish available. Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses for whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox, and raccoon. There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake providing year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and birding. The Robert Munford Trail, a 5.5-mile multipurpose trail, has a trailhead within 7 miles at Eagle Point Landing.
Directions
16064 Highway 58, Boydton, VA 23917. Located about 3 miles west of Boydton, Virginia.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $68 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (434) 738-6827 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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