Within Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, Henderson Point Campground provides lakefront camping on one of North Carolina's largest reservoirs. This state park facility operates seasonally from March through October, offering sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups ranging from $27 to $77 per night.
The campground features multiple loops with well-spaced sites, many directly on the water. Tyler E. notes the bathrooms have "super spacious showers, everything seemed newer and was very well cleaned/maintained." Loop 2 contains waterfront sites where campers can access semi-private beach areas within 50 feet of their setup. The lake stays calm most days, making it suitable for kayaking and canoeing directly from campsites.
Facilities include a boat launch, dump station, and fire rings at each site. Sites vary in their proximity to restrooms, with some requiring a five-minute walk. The campground maintains quiet hours effectively, with minimal noise between neighboring sites even during busy weekends. Several reviewers mention the red clay soil around the lake washes off more easily than sand.
For those seeking additional options in the area, camping near Kerr Lake State Recreation Area includes other sections like County Line Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area about a mile east.
Description
This recreation area is part of John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Holiday booking date rules are as follows: 2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) 2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day
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Location
Public CampgroundHenderson Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area is located in North Carolina
Directions
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Address
6254 Satterwhite Point Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
Coordinates
36.53515094164889 N
78.34587961349204 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
























