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Staunton River State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its camping areas with designated pet-friendly sites in both camping loops. Tent sites, RV spaces with electric and water hookups, and several cabins accept pets with proper documentation. The park maintains a strict leash policy requiring dogs to be restrained on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times outside vehicles or camping units. Fire rings with cooking grates and picnic tables are standard at all pet-friendly sites, and most offer enough space to set up pet enclosures within site boundaries. While the campground can get crowded on weekends with sites positioned fairly close together, the multiple walking trails provide ample space for exercising pets. The park's International Dark Sky designation makes evening dog walks particularly spectacular, with stargazing opportunities that don't interfere with wildlife.
Hiking trails throughout Staunton River State Park allow leashed pets, with the riverside paths offering water access points where dogs can cool off during summer months. Mayo Lake Park and Callahan's Hideaway provide additional pet-friendly camping options within driving distance, both featuring water access suitable for dogs. The park maintains several waste disposal stations throughout camping areas, though campers report occasional issues with leftover pet waste on trails. During peak summer months when temperatures rise, early morning or evening walks are recommended to prevent paw pad burns on gravel surfaces. The visitors center provides information about local veterinary services, with the nearest emergency clinic located approximately 30 minutes away in South Boston. Campers with reactive dogs should request sites further from the main park roads, as bicycle and foot traffic can be steady during daylight hours.
"We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars."
"Site was built into a hill and had several steps leading up to it. Much smaller site than we are used to at VA State parks."
from $27 - $121 / night
Check Availability"Campgrounds are right next to the water for easy access. Pet friendly which is a must. Great place to go during the summer."
"If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around."
from $21 - $427 / night
Check Availability"Very nice place to walk and lots of sight seeing close by and shor t walk or drive to the water"
"One mile walk to Buffalo park a beautiful place with lots of history. I love it .Great day for a picnic ."
from $22 - $53 / night
Check Availability"The exception to this is people putting old rugs or carpet around the shore where the park their boats."
"They were giving g out treats for my dogs which I thought was a great gesture. Facilities are clean as always."
from $24 - $68 / night
Check Availability"We stayed at the west Bank which offered a great view of the lake. We stayed at camp number 7. There is many activity to do here such as fishing."
from $24 - $68 / night
Check Availability"I loved the lakefront location in back of C loop and that it was 2 tiered which made the site very private with a lower level table, fire-ring, and gravel site. Well maintained campground."
"Kerr Reservoir (or Buggs Island Lake at is mostly referred as) has the best Bass fishing this side of the Mississippi, and they hold Bass tournaments here on a regular basis."
from $24 - $125 / night
Check Availability"We had easy access to the lake from our camper where we did some kayaking. Priced extremely reasonable. If you have to have cell phone service it is very spotty."
"There is a single dump station near the entrance. The road leading to the camping area is single lane so if you meet another camper going the other way it could get a little dicey."
from $12 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Half of the sites are right on the lake shore."
from $24 - $68 / night
Check Availability"My biggest complaint is the location of the trash dumpsters is very close to the bath house and campsites in this loop and the smell was not pleasant."
"Lakeside camping in a tent is great when fishing and being next to the rods. Level sites, can get flooded after heavy rains as I found out."
from $27 - $112 / night
Check Availability"We visited Kerr Lake State Rec Area, JC Cooper Campground, Loop 1, at Satterwhite Point in April and it was fully booked for the weekend. The sites are beautiful."
"The site was near the water with very nice lake views right from the tent. Great for swimming, kayaking, SUP, and other water activities."
from $27 - $177 / night
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TravelerWater Water everywhere. Paddle boards....canoes if you have them this is a great place to go. Campgrounds are right next to the water for easy access. Pet friendly which is a must. Great place to go during the summer.
TravelerLove hiking here with the family and friends plenty of beautiful family and pet friendly trails.
TravelerKimball Point is the BEST. Huge fresh water lake, large camping spots, large sandy beach, playground for kids, very well groomed, moor your boat in the water at your camp site, big boat ramp, pet friendly, great walking areas, tent & RV spaces, NC State run park. Only negative it's hard to book a space. You need to book it EXACTLY 6 months out, call at 08:00 in morning.
GuideSite 16 Left (non-electric) September 18-21, 2020 Average Daily Temp: 76 Average Night Temp: 51 Arrived on a beautiful early Fall Friday afternoon. Host was extremely friendly and welcoming. He offered great advice and information for this first time visit. Firewood is not available on site. You have to travel back to a self service trailer about 4 miles near the local CVS on Route 58. In my humble opinion, Site 16 was the best view of the Lake and has easy accessibility (see photos). Because of the low evening temps, most of the non-electric sites were empty. We basically had run of the area. Pet friendly and very well kept areas. Rock pad for parking and tent set up. Bring a pad if you plan on sleeping on the ground. Two tables, fire pit, and lantern post on sites. Boat parking available close to this site. Swimming was fantastic. Fishing was even better. Will be back.
TravelerI’ll be honest. I didn’t know places could be this awesome. We are beginning campers and this was beyond our expectation. The views are incredible. (Be sure to watch the sunset. We went in the fall and I’ve never seen colors so bright.) Most sites are waterfront with the possibility of a beach or at least a bulkhead with water views. Picnic tables and great fire pits at each site. Showers/bathrooms are not the closest to sites but if you don’t mind a walk they are not a problem. There are port o johns in one location also. So many water access points for fishing or entering the water for swimming or kayaking. Boat ramp on location at Kimball Point. Beautiful walking areas but no hiking or long trails. Pavilion area and open lake sitting areas were available. Our site had 50/30/20 amp and I’m assuming most do as well. The website didn’t say that and I see this app has 30 only. Pets were permitted. Park ranger drove around often. The most amazing Dollar General ever was about 10 minutes away if you need a quick trip. Everything from tents to giant fifth wheels were there so it’s a great place no matter what you have.
LegendAnother site I have camped at while fishing in Kerr lake. All the sites around this lake are good and this one is no exception. Easy access by car, park right next to your site which are nearly all lakeside.
Toilet facilities are available. Sites are all clean and kept in good condition.
Be aware that if there has been heavy rain the lake level will rise considerably and I had to move my tent further away from the waters edge to avoid being flooded out.
Not too many bugs in the summer months and great views of the night sky when clear.
I would recommend this site for families as well.
The lake seems safe to swim in during the summer months.
Fires are allowed there are some fire rings as well.
LegendTucked 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.
Happy Camping!
ScoutSite C196. I loved the lakefront location in back of C loop and that it was 2 tiered which made the site very private with a lower level table, fire-ring, and gravel site. Well maintained campground. Swim beaches and boating. Dogs are not allowed on beaches in this loop - not sure about other loops. Lots of great dog walking/people walking trails or riding bikes. Very clean bathhouse. Site 193 would be another amazing site. My site had a slight grade and was gravel.
TravelerNice well kept park and campgrounds. Most of the sites looked pretty level. Sites in B are small and mostly have deep drop offs beyond the railroad ties. Sites are a little more spread out in C but still pretty small. But plenty of oversite parking. Both campgrounds very wooded. Beware there are LOTS of squirrels and not too afraid of humans. If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around. They also climbed on a small table right next to the rv door and shredded my paper towels! Lots of areas to walk. Campground C had only two clean bath houses with only two toilets and two showers. Which I imagine with the many no hookup sites could get pretty busy.
Camping near Scottsburg, Virginia offers a unique mix of lake recreation and woodland camping experiences. The region sits within the Piedmont region at around 300-400 feet elevation with long, warm summers and mild winters. Several campgrounds provide access to Kerr Lake (Buggs Island Lake), a 50,000-acre reservoir known for excellent bass and catfish fishing and water sports.
Stargazing opportunities: At Staunton River State Park Campground, the International Dark Sky designation creates exceptional night sky viewing. "If you love stargazing this is the park for you. It is an International Dark Sky Park. The park offers rentals of telescopes too," notes Bridget H. The park has a large open field by the visitor center where telescopes can be borrowed at no charge.
Fishing access: Rudds Creek Campground provides excellent fishing opportunities directly from campsites. "Fishing around the campsite was great; not hard to catch fish there!" reports Kelli H. Many waterfront sites allow campers to beach boats or fish directly from their campsite, with the area known particularly for bass and catfish.
Kayaking and swimming: Many lakefront sites offer direct water access for paddling and swimming. "We had a great site right on the lake with a private sandy walk in. The area was gorgeous and the camping area was shaded," shares Elizabeth T. about her experience at Kerr Lake. Most waterfront sites have sandy or rocky shores suitable for launching kayaks and cooling off.
Natural beaches: J.C. Cooper Campground offers waterfront sites with sandy swimming areas. "We stayed at J.C Cooper Campground at Satterwhite Point Area 2. The site was near the water with very nice lake views right from the tent. Great for swimming, kayaking, SUP, and other water activities," shares Sergey G. These natural beaches provide space for water recreation without needing to visit designated swimming areas.
Large, private sites: Many campers appreciate the space between sites at Kimball Point Campground. "Sites are spaced out comfortably with gravel sites and the standard fire pit/grill, table and light hook," notes Michael P. The campground design provides more privacy than typical lakefront campgrounds, with many sites offering direct water views.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting around Scottsburg provides opportunities to observe various wildlife. "While staying there I saw a skunk, a groundhog, several deer and a great variety of birds," shares Elena B. about her experience at Staunton River State Park. Morning and evening hours typically offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Water hookup distances: At some campgrounds, water connections require extra-long hoses. "Note: Site 77 required 75 feet of hose to reach water nozzle. Website said 35' so glad we were prepared," warns S.K. about Hibernia Campground. Pack additional hose lengths to ensure you can reach water sources.
Site terrain varies: Many campgrounds in the area have uneven terrain that can present challenges. "Sites 20 and 21 are sloped, which makes tent placement a bit tricky but doable," notes J.P. Consider bringing leveling blocks for RVs and carefully check site descriptions before booking.
Limited cell service: Mobile phone coverage can be spotty in the region. "If you have to have cell phone service it is very spotty," mentions Barb T. about Mayo Lake Park. Download maps and important information before arrival, especially if you need directions to nearby services.
Kid-friendly amenities: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Scottsburg offer features specifically for children. "The visitors center provides information about local veterinary services, with the nearest emergency clinic located approximately 30 minutes away in South Boston," notes one visitor. Mayo Lake Park offers additional family features: "Lots of clearly marked hiking trails, 3 playgrounds, Frisbee golf and horseshoe pits," reports Adam B.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of ranger-led programs for children. "Park rangers had great kids programs including animal feeding frenzy where we learned about snakes and turtles and we invoked in feeding. Also lots of any pelts to learn about," shares Katie about her experience at J.C. Cooper Campground.
Swimming considerations: The lake bottom at swimming areas varies by location. "Love that we can swim from site (bring water shoes as the bottom is NOT sand)," advises Marcy S. Pack appropriate footwear for children as many swimming areas have rocky or clay bottoms rather than sand.
Site selection for larger rigs: Choose carefully when booking sites for larger RVs. "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," cautions Michael P. about Kimball Point Campground. Waterfront sites at many dog-friendly campgrounds near Scottsburg often have more limitations for larger rigs.
Utilities and hookups: Most campgrounds offer electric and water, but sewer connections are limited. "No sewer. Just power and water. Little to no AT&T cellular, T-Mobile works great," notes Ian R. about Rudds Creek Campground. Plan accordingly for dump station use, particularly during busy weekends when lines can form.
Weather considerations: The area can experience significant summer heat and humidity. "In summer in all of its lush and leafy splendor," describes Bridget H. about Staunton River State Park. Consider campsite shade coverage when booking during summer months to ensure comfort for pets and people alike.
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