Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
Trails Status
Open
About the Park
Located in Vance and Warren counties at North Carolina's north-central border with Virginia, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of eight access areas around the shoreline of this 50,000-acre reservoir. Campers can choose from seven campground and hundreds of campsites to enjoy a serene night by the lake. All access areas provide at least one boat ramp, offering access to one of the best fishing lakes in the eastern United States. Amenities like community buildings provide popular venues for local gatherings.
Not every access has all the listed facilities. Please check the General Information page to view a table of the facilities at each access.
Camping
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric and water hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Dump stations
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (3 miles)
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Boat ramps
- Amphitheater
- Community buildings
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Beach accesses (lake)
- Bathhouses
A privately owned marina at Satterwhite Point offers fuel, slips, dry stack storage, service, and supplies.
Another privately owned marina at Hibernia also offers fuel, slips, and supplies, as well as boat, paddleboard, and kayak rentals. A 54-site private campground is also located at this marina.
Plan Your Visit
Address
North Entrance: 115 Jack Wade Farm Lane, Henderson, NC 27537
South Entrance: 135 Jack Wade Farm Lane, Henderson, NC 27537
GPS: 36.4100, -78.3991
Current Weather
Operating Season and Park Hours
Bullocksville
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area* and boat ramp | open year-round, follows day-use hours | |
| All campsites | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
*Day-use area includes shelters 12 and 13 and the community building. Community buildings and picnic shelters are closed and unavailable for rent on December 24-25, 2024.
County Line
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Boat ramp | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| All campsites | Mar 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Group area | Mar 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Henderson Point
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area* | open year-round, follows day-use hours | |
| Boat ramp | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| Area 1 (sites 1-29, H1, H2) | Mar 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Area 2 (sites 35-75, H3, H4, H5) | Mar 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Group area | Mar 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
*Day-use area includes shelters 1, 2 and 3 and the community building. Community buildings and picnic shelters are closed and unavailable for rent on December 24-25, 2024.
Hibernia
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area (including picnic shelter) | Mar 25, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Boat ramp | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| Area 1 (sites 1-55) | May 20, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Area 1 (sites 57-70) | Mar 25, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Area 2 (sites 77-110, H1) | Mar 25, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Area 3 (sites 113-152)* | May 20, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Group area | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
*Sites 127-131 in Area 3 are walk-up sites, reserved onsite at the campground and available on a first-come, first-served basis only
Kimball Point
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area (including picnic shelter) and boat ramp | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Area 1 (sites 1-37D) | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Area 2 (sites 38-78D) | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
Nutbush Bridge
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area (including picnic shelter) | open year-round, follows day-use hours | |
| Boat ramp | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| Area 1 (sites 1-31, H1) | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Area 3 (sites 51-61, 83-109, H2) | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| Area 4 (sites 63-77) | May 20, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 |
Satterwhite Point / J.C. Cooper
| Area | Opens on | Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Day-use area* | open year-round, follows day-use hours | |
| Area 1 (sites 1-41D, 80-104, H1, H2, H3) | open year-round with 24-hour gate access | |
| Area 2 (sites 43-79) | Mar 25, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Area 3 (sites 111-123) | May 20, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Group area | Mar 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
*Day-use area includes shelters 1, 2 and 3 and the community building. Community buildings and picnic shelters are closed and unavailable for rent on December 24-25, 2024.
Boat Ramps at County Line, Henderson Point, Hibernia, and Nutbush Bridge
24-hour gate access
Day-Use at Bullocksville, Henderson Point, Hibernia, Kimball Point, and Nutbush Bridge; and Boat Ramps at Bullocksville and Kimball Point
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Not all day-use areas are open year-round. Please check the park's operating season schedule for dates.
J.C. Cooper and Nutbush Bridge Campgrounds
24-hour gate access
Bullocksville, County Line, and Henderson Point Campgrounds
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | closed |
| February | closed |
| March | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| April | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| May | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| June | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| July | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| August | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| September | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| October | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| November | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| December | closed |
Not all campgrounds are open year-round. Please check the park's operating season schedule for dates.
Campground gates open and lock promptly at the posted times. No entry or exit is permitted before or after the posted gate hours, except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The visitor center may be closed some weekends due to staffing. Please call ahead before your weekend visit to make sure the visitor center is open.
Photo Gallery
Top: Fall colors at Nutbush Bridge, J. Williams
Gallery: Sunrise at Henderson Point, staff photo | Albino white-tailed deer, M. Skinner | Summer fun in the water at Satterwhite Point, C. Peek | Sunset over a foggy lake, W. Gaither | Early morning view from a campsite at J.C. Cooper, D. Cook