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Warrior Creek

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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

Warrior Creek is located on the south 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. The Warrior Creek trail system completely encircles the campground as it scenically follows the fold of the surrounding landscape. It is recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as one of the top bike trails in the world. There are 17 miles of single track trail in Warrior Creek with multiple points-of-entry throughout the campground. These trails are also used extensively by hikers and trail runners.

Facilities

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. The Warrior Creek trail system completely encircles the campground as it scenically follows the fold of the surrounding landscape. It is recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as one of the top bike trails in the world. There are 17 miles of single track trail in Warrior Creek with multiple points-of-entry throughout the campground. These trails are also used extensively by hikers and trail runners.

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.

contact_info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (336) 921-3390 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground.__ All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground. Refer to recreation.gov for a complete list of fees and cancelation policy__

Fee Info

All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground.__ All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground. Firewood and ice sales are cash only at the honor vault for Friends of the Lake non profit group.__

Reservation Info

The 2023 camping season will have new campground operating procedures. Campers must make a reservation in advance.

Phase One: Campsites 1-21 and Group Area A and B will open on May 8th for camping.

Phase Two: Campsites 44-61 will open on May 15th for camping.

Phase Three: Campsites 22-43 will open on May 22nd for camping.

Reservations will go live 48 hours prior to campsites opening at the date listed above.

To make reservations, visit www.recreation.gov, use the recreation.gov mobile app, or call 1-877-444-6777. Campers must make their own reservations. Read the Need-to-Know section when making reservations.

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Location

Warrior Creek is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. 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 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. Travel times from: Winston-Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours

Address

7659 W. Highway 268
Boomer, NC 28606

Coordinates

36.10081 N
81.285645 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2023

Nice campground but...

Nice campground on the lake. Well maintained and decent bath facilities. Apparently, on Thursday nights though, there is no park ranger around and some major redneck-shit goes down. Very uncomfortable.

Reviewed May. 19, 2023

Warrior Creek is OPEN

Full disclosure, I'm staying one night and got in late so I'll be brief. THIS CAMPGROUND IS OPEN AGAIN. I booked through the Recreation.gov app, but I'm sure others will work as well.

Signal on Verizon is strong, had no issues connecting. I'm writing this from the campground itself.

Site05
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Closed for at least 1 1/2 years

Unfortunately we were unable to camp here. According to park ranger said this campground is closed for one year or longer. No explanation was given as to why. Ft Hamby Campground is nearby and open.

Sitedid not stay
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2020

NC Gem!

Warrior Creek Campground is located on the Kerr Scott Reservoir. It's beautiful and peaceful, at least Monday through Friday. Weekends tend to get filled up fast and often with large groups stretching the limits of a campsite. It's close to home for us and we love camping there, especially in the fall. It is surrounded by hiking/mountain biking trails. Bath houses are nice and clean.

  • Review photo of Warrior Creek by Roberta K., November 26, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2020

Great campground, excellent trails

We stayed for 4 nights, our site was incredible, the others not so much.  The loop we were on had a vault toilet with t/p and hand sanitizer, there was a shower/toilet house a few hundred yards up the road, which we usually drove to for hot showers, very clean there.    The campers before us were slobs with kids, there were little bits of plastic packaging all over the site along with their hanging neon night light which they were too lazy to put in the trash, apparently they didn't go through scouting.   Sites here can be a bit close with no trees to screen your neighbor.   If you're an rv'er would you please respect quite hours and not blast your tv until 11pm.  They don't enforce quiet hours.

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2019

Pros and Cons

Went with our two dogs for two nights. Spaces are pretty close together and open, so you’ll see your neighbor.

Unfortunately, we had terrible neighbors our second night and made a quick exit the following morning as a result.

Otherwise, the bathhouse was clean, and the trails around the campground were very nice. The stand alone outhouses were very gross; spider webs, flies everywhere, and dark.

I don’t think I will return, but think it would be good for families and people who want ease over quiet.

  • Review photo of Warrior Creek by Jen D., September 5, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Quiet and private

We stay here every year for a four day music festival up the road at Wilkes Community College. You are about 10 minutes from resteraunts and shopping, or you can enjoy fishing and boating and never leave the woods.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2018

Great for family

We stayed 3 nights, and it was a great campground for our family. Clean restrooms, a small beach, playground, and quiet. We don't mountain bike but several of our friends do and they said they trails were great. Sites are a little close and open to each other but overall would visit again.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 28, 2018

Mountain biking

Nice campground, great mountain biking

clean restroom and showers

Site7
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2017

The mt bike trails are even better than you would imagine!!

Super mt bike trails that have been built and maintained by volunteers who really care and ride the trails often. Solid facilities to camp. 10 to 15 minutes drive by car to the wilkesboro with plants of food and amenities. Other biking nearby on greenway, black mountain and the trails at cub creek!!

Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Warrior Creek have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Warrior Creek has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Warrior Creek?

Warrior Creek allows vehicles up to 145 feet.

Are fires allowed at Warrior Creek?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Warrior Creek, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Warrior Creek have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Warrior Creek does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Warrior Creek?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Warrior Creek?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Warrior Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Warrior Creek, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Warrior Creek?

There are 63 campsites at Warrior Creek and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts