Forum camping trip?

Cowgirl

Well-Known Member
Where's that ?

The lake is between the VA and NC border. The Army Corps of Engineers runs campgrounds all round the lake. It's a HUGE freshwater lake (800 miles of shoreline), no mosquitoes, and great fishing and boating. The campsites are usually pretty private, good beaches, bathhouses within walking distance. Every site has a water hook up, and some have electric. It's a great place to go.
 

CMC122

Go Braves!
The lake is between the VA and NC border. The Army Corps of Engineers runs campgrounds all round the lake. It's a HUGE freshwater lake (800 miles of shoreline), no mosquitoes, and great fishing and boating. The campsites are usually pretty private, good beaches, bathhouses within walking distance. Every site has a water hook up, and some have electric. It's a great place to go.
That looks like my kinda place:yay: Beautiful views, fishing and privacy!
 

Elle

Happy Camper!
I'd love to do a forum camping trip but this year is already all booked for us - and I'm researching now for next year.

The first weekend in October I'm meeting some people from rv.net at Point Lookout for a mini gathering if anyone else would want to join us. This will be the last weekend the lighthouse is open to the public for the year. We'll all be in the full hook up loop.
 
It's great. I've been going for as long as I can remember. BF said he might want to do something different this year. :bawl:

You never know, you may like it:lol: And if not just plan a long weekend there yourself:jet:

:wave: I'll go with ya!!

Just found this on the Kerr website:
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area » Welcome!
Facilities Closed Due to High Water ... details ±
Kerr Lake is currently about three feet above normal and some park facilities are closed. The lake level is decreasing and closed facilities are being opened as conditions allow.

Boat Ramp Closures:

The boat ramp on the South side of Nutbush is closed as is the ramp at JC Cooper Campground. If lake levels continue to decrease, both ramps should be open soon.

Campsite Closures:

All of Hibernia Area #3 Camp loop is closed.
All of Nubush Area #4 Camp loop is closed
Campgrounds at Henderson Point, Satterwhite Point/JC Cooper, Bullocksville, County Line and Kimball Point all have some campsites closed as well.

Some high water impacts appear likely for Memorial Day weekend.

Daily lake level reports, hourly lake levels and lake level predictions can be found at: Roanoke River Basin--John H. Kerr Project

For more information, contact the park office at 252-438-7791.
 

bcp

In My Opinion
Wow...the lake level is really high. Last year it was too low..... hopefully the water will go down a bit before July or August.
thats nothing, Ive been there before when section "A" (for those that know the place) has had the tables underwater.

3 ft is only a mild flood.
besides, it looks like most of the closings are over on the nutbush creek area, thats the section across the lake from the dam, and its fairly low lying.
 

Cowgirl

Well-Known Member
thats nothing, Ive been there before when section "A" (for those that know the place) has had the tables underwater.

3 ft is only a mild flood.
besides, it looks like most of the closings are over on the nutbush creek area, thats the section across the lake from the dam, and its fairly low lying.

I remember in the summer of 94 (I think) we got flooded out. You couldn't even drive some of the roads, and all the picnic tables were out of sight. :lmao: I think a damn had broken up river. I always thought it was cool to see the water rings so high on the trees from past floods. :lol:
 
Looking at my calendar - June is booked already with camping trips, either personal or BSA ones. July is the same...

August is open right now I am going to call around and get some information from local campgrounds.

I was thinking of staying local (Callaway) so people who do not want to camp can stop by and say hi.
 
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toppick08

Guest
Looking at my calendar - June is booked already with camping trips, either personal or BSA ones. July is the same...

August is open right now I am going to call around and get some information from local campgrounds.

I was thinking of staying local (Callaway) so people who do not want to camp can stop by and say hi.

:yay:.plus Roses is close by.....:lmao:
 
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