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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!

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.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 11:32AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

11:32 AM — July 18th, 12:00 AM

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

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6:05 AM — July 18th, 12:00 AM

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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.

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

Availability

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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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