Established Camping
Boomer Park Shelter
Boomer Park Shelter is located near the W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in North Carolina, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and wooded areas. The weather in this region typically sees highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir for water activities and the scenic trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Overview
Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.
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.
Facilities
This lakefront shelter offers six, 7-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available. You can enjoy other park amenities which include a playground, grill, accessible vault toilets, swim beach, and a boat ramp.
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.
Location
Boomer Park Shelter is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile. From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile.
Address
400 Boomer Road
Boomer, NC 28606
Coordinates
36.09545 N
81.276768 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 56 min from Winston-Salem
- 1 hr 23 min from Charlotte
- 1 hr 58 min from Johnson City
- 2 hrs 14 min from Kingsport
