Tailrace Park
Open for day-use. The picnic shelter is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Overnight camping is not permitted at this facility.
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 2:39AM EDT until July 8 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Amelia, Brunswick, Charles City, Chesapeake, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk, Nottoway, Portsmouth, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William, Western Louisa and York. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by the late afternoon and evening today. A very moist airmass and slow storm motions will support a risk for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. particularly in urban, poor drainage, and other flood prone locations. Localized totals in excess of 3-4" will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Tailrace Park sits at the base of John H. Kerr Dam, where the tailrace waters flow into the Roanoke River. This semi-wooded day-use area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides excellent access to fishing and wildlife viewing. The park is particularly notable for bald eagle sightings, especially during winter months when over a dozen eagles may be observed from the small pier. The park features a large picnic shelter available for reservation through Recreation.gov, suitable for birthday parties, reunions, and group gatherings of up to 250 people with parking for 50 vehicles. A handicap-accessible kayak launch provides paddlers direct access to the Roanoke River, and a boat ramp serves motorized watercraft. Flush toilets are available during peak season. Important: This is a day-use facility only. Overnight camping is prohibited. The park is free to visit and open daily, though the picnic shelter requires advance reservation for exclusive use.
Directions
Located at 5458 Buggs Island Road, Boydton, Virginia 23917. The park is approximately 17 miles south of South Hill, Virginia.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| 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 | |
| Virginia DWR - Tailrace Park |
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