Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter
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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 11:32AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert across the eastern Virginia Piedmont for Fine Particulates until midnight EDT tonight. Air quality is expected to reach code RED...which is unhealthy...and means everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Those with respiratory and/or heart ailments may experience more serious health effects. An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information...please visit the Virginia D E Q Air Quality Web Site at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/AQforecast
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 6:05AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert across The Hampton Roads Area, for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT tonight. This also includes south central Virginia and the Eastern Virginia Piedmont. Air quality is expected to reach code ORANGE...which is unhealthy for sensitive groups...and means individuals with respiratory and/or heart ailments, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Virginia D E Q Air Quality Web Site at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/AQforecast
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.
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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
| 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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