Longwood Park

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·John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

Overview

Longwood Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties and two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 02:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (65 of 66 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Playground

    (1 of 66 campsites have Playground)

  • Shade

    (There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)

  • Site Access

    (62 of 66 campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (33 of 66 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

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Longwood Playground - Credits: USACE
Longwood Boat Ramp - Credits: USACE
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Longwood Park is forested and offers plenty of shade. It is located on the Grassy Creek part of Kerr Reservoir.

Recreation

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Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon. Resident waterfowl species include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canadian geese. There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie and flathead catfish available. Viriginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries regulate hunting and fishing on Kerr Lake on the Virginia side (which is known as Buggs Island Lake).

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 45ft

  • tent-Up to 45ft

  • trailer-Up to 45ft

  • 5th wheel-Up to 45ft

  • camper van-Up to 45ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 45ft

  • pop up camper-Up to 99ft

Nearby Attractions

Longwood Park is located only 10 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia. Shopping, gas, and groceries are available. Clarksville Marina is about 15 minutes away by highway; approximately 30 minutes by water.

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