Camping options near Baskerville, Virginia center around Kerr Lake, a 50,000-acre reservoir with over 800 miles of shoreline that stretches across the Virginia-North Carolina border. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall offer milder conditions between 55-75°F. The region features predominantly red clay soil around campsites, which can become muddy during rain events.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Fish directly from your campsite at many Kerr Lake locations. "Kerr Reservoir has the best Bass fishing this side of the Mississippi, and they hold Bass tournaments here on a regular basis. The lake is also one of the best place for Cat Fish in the state," notes a visitor to North Bend Park.
**Wildlife viewing: Watch for native birds throughout the day from waterfront sites. At Occoneechee State Park Campground, campers report excellent sightings: "The whole trip we saw lots of birds, squirrels, deer, and raccoons" and "We paddled around Bugg's Lake... Lots of old growth - from the gigantic boxwoods (hundreds of years old) to the wild daffodils growing in the woods."
**Water activities: Swim in designated beach areas or right from many lakefront sites. "The lake is very clear! You can see probably about 5-6 feet down," reports a visitor to Kimball Point Campground. Multiple boat ramps throughout the recreation areas provide easy water access for various watercraft.
What campers like
**Unique bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds offer better bathroom amenities than others. At North Bend Park, campers appreciate that "it has the usual mens & ladies room, but also has six private uni-sex bath rooms with toilet, sink & shower in each."
**Spacious campsites: Many locations provide ample space between sites for privacy. A visitor to Hibernia Campground noted, "Our site (#41) was huge. Had plenty of room. Very private on one side... Not a campground where it's one on top of each other which is nice... especially with dogs!"
**Sandy beaches: Several campgrounds feature sandy shorelines for comfortable water access. "My kids loved this place, we stayed in site 77. Basically 100ft to the water," shares a camper at Kimball Point. Another notes, "You can choose between more lake shore/beach like camping or wooded lake camping" at Hibernia.
What you should know
**Site levelness varies significantly: Many sites require careful setup for RVs and tents. "Be warned that the sites vary pretty widely in size and grade. We have a 32' travel trailer that fit in spot 65 with no problem but there were many more that we could not fit in because of the steep grades," reports a visitor to Hibernia Campground.
**Water hookup distances: Pack extra-long water hoses for some sites. At J.C. Cooper Campground, visitors advise to "bring at least 75 feet of water hose, as some sites have long runs from in front of camper." Similar situations exist at other Kerr Lake campgrounds.
**Limited cell service: Connectivity varies throughout the region. At County Line Campground, visitors note the area is "very remote with very little cell phone signal and virtually no LTE or GPS (making communication and navigation a bit challenging if not prepared ahead)."
**Reservation timing: Popular waterfront sites book quickly, especially in summer. "Very hard to get reservations, need to try 11 months out," notes a Kimball Point camper. Another advises for County Line to "call at 08:00 in morning" exactly 6 months ahead.
Tips for camping with families
**Kid-friendly beaches: Look for sites with gradual water entry for safer swimming. At Henderson Point Campground, visitors note the "semi private beach was easily accessible and only maybe 50ft from the site" and praise the "Great lake for kayaking."
**Playground access: Several campgrounds provide play equipment for children. At Rudds Creek Campground, "There is a nice day use area across the road with a nice swimming area" and "Lots of kids riding bikes" throughout the campground.
**Noise considerations: Some areas get quiet earlier than others. A visitor to North Bend Park noted it's "Not recommended for anyone looking for solitude" while another commented that despite being fully booked, "by 10 pm it was amazingly peaceful for having so many people in one area."
Tips from RVers
**Extended hose requirements: Many RV sites need longer-than-standard water connections. At Lake Gaston Americamps, some sites "are a challenge to get your unit level" and utilities can be "on wrong side" requiring additional equipment.
**Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal when choosing sites. JC Cooper Campground visitors note that without sewer hookups, "the dump station is about a mile away" from some camping areas.
**Electric options: 30-amp and 50-amp service availability varies by campground. Rudds Creek Recreation Area offers both options, while a visitor to Lake Gaston Americamps notes "most sites are 30 amp and are unlevel. Some are a challenge to get your unit level."
