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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 Rudds Creek Day Use Park!
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Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter

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This is a day-use only facility; overnight camping is not allowed. The day-use park is open year-round. All vehicles must pay the $7 day-use fee. America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes receive free entrance.

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Flood Watch issued July 22 at 11:36PM EDT until July 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

July 22nd, 11:36 PM — 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Northampton. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * 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 overnight. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible with locally higher amounts. This is in addition to any rain that already fell, which was highest from east- central Virginia to the Virginia Eastern Shore. This will maintain a flood threat through the remainder of the night into the morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter is a reservable day-use facility located within the Rudds Creek Recreation Area on John H. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake. The 50,000-acre reservoir stretches 39 miles along the Roanoke River across Virginia and North Carolina, offering 800 miles of wooded shoreline. The shelter itself does not have electricity but is situated near a restroom facility with flush toilets. The surrounding day-use area features picnic tables, grills, a playground, a boat ramp with courtesy dock, and a designated swimming area equipped with a life jacket loaner station. Note that this is strictly a day-use facility; overnight camping is not permitted at the shelters or day-use areas. For overnight camping, the separate Rudds Creek Campground is located across Highway 58.

Directions

Rudds Creek Recreation Area is located at 16065 U.S. 58, Boydton, VA 23917, approximately 2 miles west of Boydton. From Boydton, travel west on U.S. Highway 58; the park entrance will be on the right.

Nearby Campgrounds

Rudds Creek Rec. Ar. 0.2mi Occoneechee State Park Equestrian Campground 4.5mi Grassy Creek Park 5.9mi Occoneechee State Park Cabins 5.1mi Ivy Hill Park 6.0mi Occoneechee State Park Shelters 5.3mi Occoneechee State Park Campground 5.4mi Island Creek Park 7.7mi Longwood Park Picnic Shelter 8.1mi

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email jhkerr@usace.army.mil
Phone +1 (434) 738-6030

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Useful Links

View on Recreation.gov

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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 Rudds Creek Day Use Park!
This is the Rudds Creek boat ramp that is available to the public.
This is a picture of a picnic site at Rudds Creek Day Use Area. This site has timbers around it. There is a picnic table in the graveled area along with a small grill. There is a trash can located to the side of the picnic site.
This is the picnic shelter located in the Rudds Creek Day Use Area. There are picnic tables located under the covered shelter. There is a large grill located on the side of the building. There are trash cans located throughout the 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.
This is the Rudds Creek Day Use Area designated swimming area. There is a life jacket loaner station that is available for recreators to borrow and return a life jacket at no cost.
This is a picture of the playground located in the Rudds Creek Day Use Area. This playground has 3 slides.

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