Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, near Manson, North Carolina, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to soak in some stunning lake views and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. With options for tents, RVs, and even cabins, there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned camper or just looking for a weekend escape.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained bathhouses and hot showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of fun. Many sites offer electric hookups and are conveniently located near the water, making it easy to launch your boat or just relax by the shore. One happy camper noted, “The views were phenomenal. We were waterfront,” highlighting the beauty of the surroundings.

For those who enjoy exploring, Bullocksville is surrounded by lush forests and offers numerous hiking trails. The sandy beach area is perfect for a day of sunbathing or swimming, and there are picnic areas for family gatherings. As one reviewer put it, “This is a complete natural respite that is incredibly quiet,” making it an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

While some sites can be a bit tricky to access, many campers found their spots to be level and well-equipped. With a friendly atmosphere and plenty of activities, Bullocksville is a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

This recreation area is part of John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

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Great tent campsite close to water and boat launch on Kerr Lake. The shower rooms are very clean.



Great tent & camper sites

Tucked away in the lush, verdant forests north of Raleigh, here at Bullocksville Park, you’ll discover camping and cabin grounds that are just a short hike from the nearby Lake Kerr, but far enough away from any roadside noisy traffic. 

This is a complete natural respite that is incredibly quiet(save the roar of noise from nature!). The grounds themselves are laid out superbly, from 3-4 independent campground sites(in fact, some are across the road from whence you arrived) with blended options for both RV’s and real campers who use tents. 

There are a number of amenities and diversions, such as boat ramps for motored-boats, kayaking, canoeing, as well as playgrounds for the kiddos, a big gathering hall that can be rented, several picnic areas and shelters along with countless hiking trails. For anyone visiting North Carolina or for nearby residents who just want to get away from the concrete jungle, then Bullocksville Park is definitely worth a look. 

I will end on this point - I have not come across any such amazing camping gem in all of North Carolina than this splendid campground at Bullocksville.  You'll be lucky (and hopefully very grateful) for getting a piece of land here in front of this gorgeous lake if you book well in advance.

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Camping Oasis with Fantastic Lake Views!

Stayed here midweek in the summer.  Very happy I drove around first before reserving a site.  Not all sites are flat and some are very hard to drive into.  Many have very nice lake views, and some are totally private!

Beautiful lake views.  Some oddly shaped campsites.  

These sites are mostly reservable on the state website, there are many of these campgrounds within the Kerr Lake State Rec Area. 8 in total i believe, we have visited 2 so far, but plan to visit them all. Bullocksville, has Electric and non electric sites, for the most part, the electric sites are more level and developed. We do notice some non electric good sites, but many of those are hillside sloped to the lake. When on site to reserve if you check amenties, it gives you many details, level, length, width, tent pads, etc. so just pay attention to those things and you should be able to book a wonderful campsite in a pretty lakefront campground. Great hot showers, sandy beach area here, boat ramp and launch. Paved roads around campground loop with nice gravel lots on many. We stayed on site 34, 80 feet long, level gravel site, squared gravel picnic area off to side attached to back in site. Picnic table all on mostly shaded site. It was about as close to the bathouse as you could be and while not lake front, it had nice lake view. Many nice sites right on the lake however. We booked the day of our stay, so many where reserved for the up coming weekend.

Very Nice Lake Front

This park was beautiful and amazing. The views were phenomenal. We were water front. Bath houses super clean and staff very friendly. 

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