Army Corps of Engineers · John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir · Boydton, VA

Rudds Creek Recreation Area

Rudds Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Rudd's Creek Campground is open April 1 - October 31. The Day Use Park, located across Hwy 58, is open year-around. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties in two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

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Site mix

Standard with electric72
Standard, no hookups24
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

96 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
053BLOOElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
054BLOOElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
055BLOOElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
056BLOOElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
057BLOOElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
058BLOOElectricBack-in30GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
059BLOOElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
060BLOOElectricBack-in30GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard
062BLOOElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3Yes
063BLOOElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 099, Rudds Creek Day Use are listed accessible

There are 98 sites for tents or RVs, and amenities like hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station provide a comfortable camping experience. A swimming beach and picnic shelter make the campground ideal for families. The campground has its own boat ramp and courtesty dock for campers only. All electric sites have water hook-ups.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rudds Creek Recreation Area30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.87 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowMarch: 3.85 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 3.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.29 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.59 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.3°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 49.5°F averageApril: 59.0°F averageMay: 67.3°F averageJune: 75.2°F averageJuly: 79.6°F averageAugust: 77.7°F averageSeptember: 71.9°F averageOctober: 60.4°F averageNovember: 50.3°F averageDecember: 42.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Clarksville, 7 miles from the campground at 330 feet, station USC00441746 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 4 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The physical location for Rudd's Creek Park is: 16064 Highway 58, Boydton, VA 23917. It is located about 3 miles west of Boydton, VA.

Nearest townBoydton, Virginia
Coordinates36.6553° N, 78.4403° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Changing Reservations:
  • There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.
  • If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.
  • If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.
  • Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.
  • Cancellations:
  • Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
  • A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
  • Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s rate.
  • No-Shows:
  • A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
  • No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
  • Early Departures:
  • Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site.
  • If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure af
  • Refunds:
  • Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.
  • Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
  • For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
  • In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.2 mi
RV sales & serviceStream RV ↗38.8 mi

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Rudds Creek Campground

Worth a stop

The Corps Visitor Assistance Center is located about 30 minutes away at Kerr Dam. Gas, groceries and shopping are available just minutes away, in Boydton. The park is about 20 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia and 30 minutes from South Hill, VA.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Rudds Creek Park is forested and offers plenty of shade. It is located 2 miles from the town of Boydton, VA, and has a marina less than a mile away. The campground road has very little shoulder, so care should be taken with bicycle riders and children.

Recreation

Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon. Resident waterfowl species include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canadian geese. There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. The Robert Munford Trail is about 5.5 miles long and is multipurpose. A trailhead is located within 7 miles of Rudd's Campground, at Eagle Point Landing. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish available. Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries regulate fishing and hunting on the Virginia side.

Guidebooks for Virginia

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Sites at Rudds Creek Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Rudds Creek Recreation Area have?

99 sites, including 72 standard sites with power and 24 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Rudds Creek Recreation Area have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

There are 98 sites for tents or RVs, and amenities like hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station provide a comfortable camping experience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rudds Creek Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Sites 099 and Rudds Creek Day Use are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Rudds Creek Recreation Area?

Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation