Best RV Parks & Resorts near John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Multiple RV campgrounds surround John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir with varying levels of accommodation for motorhomes and travel trailers. North Bend Park provides electric, water, and sewer hookups with generous sites that can accommodate larger recreational vehicles. "Large gravel pads with fire ring, picnic table and on our site a beach where we could swim and launch our kayaks from," noted one camper about North Bend Park. The RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads in Roanoke Rapids remains open year-round with big-rig friendly sites featuring full hookups including 50-amp electrical service. Thousand Trails Lake Gaston operates seasonally from late March to October, offering water and electric at most sites, though several reviewers mention leveling can be challenging on some of the older sections where larger RVs find maneuvering difficult.
Advance reservations are essential during peak seasons, particularly at waterfront sites. The North Carolina side of Kerr Lake features several State Recreation Area campgrounds with RV-accessible sites, though many have limited sewer connections. At Hibernia Campground, campers should bring at least 75 feet of water hose as some hookups are positioned far from RV pads. Dump stations are available at most parks, including a separate facility at Thousand Trails Lake Gaston near the entrance. While cell service generally functions throughout the region, some parks like Occoneechee State Park offer fewer amenities for RVers with no electric hookups available. Winter camping options become limited as several parks close seasonally, with North Carolina's Kerr Lake sites generally operating from March through October.
