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| Location | Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $30–$125/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (276 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 90 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 32 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Fort Hamby Park is a Recreation.gov campground in Wilkesboro. It lists 32 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites for rigs up to 74 ft. 32 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 03 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 31 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 32 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 14 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 27 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 24 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 05 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 28 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 15 standard electric | – | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (276 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“It was a lovely stay, they only downside was that the campsites were pretty close together but other than that, great! It's was nice having water on site and a campfire ring for use”
“love this campground. private and relaxing. enjoyed just chilling out and enjoying the outdoors.”
“A lovely, quiet little camp. Sites well placed for privacy and woodland setting.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 74 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Fort Hamby Park sits on the north side of the 1,475-acre W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in the Yadkin River Valley, in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground occupies a narrow strip where a thick hardwood canopy sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory backs up to the lake shoreline, so many sites feel shaded while still being only steps from water. There are 36 campsites in total: 32 sites are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents (these dual-use sites include electric hookups) and four are tent-only sites; the park also maintains a large group site that can handle up to 100 guests. Modern comfort facilities are on site flush toilets, drinking water and showers and family-friendly extras include a sandy swim beach, a playground, a basketball court and a horseshoe pit, making the campground a practical base for multi-generational visits. The reservoir and surrounding public lands shape most recreational opportunities: boating, canoeing and kayaking are popular on the open water, and swimmers use the beach area; anglers target channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass. Trails for hiking and mountain biking ring the lake and link to the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, with another roughly 25 miles of routes in the nearby Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas so you can combine shoreline paddling with longer backcountry rides or history hikes. The valley supports abundant wildlife (white-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails) and a healthy bird list, including wild turkey, wood ducks and forest songbirds, which makes the park useful for wildlife viewing and environmental-education outings as well as camping. Practical note: the campground is roughly an hour north of Winston-Salem and about 1.5 hours from Charlotte via Highway 421/I-77 toward Wilkesboro; specific fees, reservation policies and seasonal access can change, so check the official W. Kerr Scott/Corps of Engineers site before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 74 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)), about 66 mi straight-line from Fort Hamby Park. RV rentals in Charlotte
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Pick up in Troutman| $30 |
| 26 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 04 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 25 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 07 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 02 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 23 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 29 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 30 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 22 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 01 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 09 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 08 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 12 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 20 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 18 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 17 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 16 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 13 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| RD group tent only area nonelectric | – | – | $125 |
| 10 standard electric | X | X | — |
| 21 standard electric | – | – | — |
| 19 standard electric | – | – | — |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Fort Hamby Park. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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