Established Camping
Fort Hamby Park
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Please ensure you have a gate code prior to your arrival to the gate house. Gate codes are distributed by email when you create your reservation. Guests may be required to self-check in.
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Overview
Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.
Recreation
The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. Miles of multi-trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. An additional 25 miles of trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas.
Facilities
The campground offers a thick canopy of forest on one side and the scenic lake shore on the other. There are 32 campsites available, all with electric hookups, and one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and showers create a comfortable camping experience, while a playground, sandy beach, basketball court and horseshoe pit provide additional recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Still a great campsite
Fort Hamby continues to be one the very best campgrounds in the region. Low cost ,beautiful views, water access, quiet.
Great service and private sites
Before we even got to the park we got an email from the park staff telling us our site was open and we could arrive early if we so desired. Never had that great service before! The campground is spread out, most of the sites are very private. Restrooms and showers were clean but dated. It was quite hot, so we spent some time at the nice lake beach that is part of the park. A good spot to cool off! Site 21 was very private, and well off the street, wide enough for the pop-up and a 10x10 canopy. A very nice spot to enjoy a weekend.
Great campground
Nice bathhouse, most sites are good size. Easy access. Nice swimming area. Super sweet gatehouse people. We have had a little aggravation with hornets.
Location
Fort Hamby Park is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 61 miles) and turn left onto S. Recreation Road. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to S. Recreation Road (approximately 28 miles), turn left onto S. Recreation Road and go approximately 1.5 miles. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road. Travel times from: Winston Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours
Address
1534 S. RECREATION ROAD
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Coordinates
36.129881 N
81.272144 W