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Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter

Overview Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 - September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. The shelter is reservable from April 1 - October 31. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952.…

  • Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Coordinates: 36.661939, -78.629411

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • BUFFALO PARK
  • Occoneechee State Park & Marina
  • LONGWOOD PARK
  • Longwood Park Picnic Shelter
  • Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter
  • Rudds Creek Rec. Area

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter reservable?

Yes — Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter?

See the map for Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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