Berry Mountain Park Shelter
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir — lakeside
Location: Wilkesboro, NC, NC
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This ADA-accessible lakefront shelter offers six, 8-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/berry-mountain-park-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Berry Mountain Park Shelter offers direct access to a 1,475-acre reservoir with excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. The site features an ADA-accessible lakefront shelter with six picnic tables and good fishing for bass, catfish, and striped bass.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otters have been observed in the area. Birdwatchers should watch for Canada Geese, Mallards, and Eastern Bluebirds.
Insider tips for Berry Mountain Park Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand The shelter includes six 8-foot picnic tables and a water spigot; plan group gatherings accordingly Swimming and water access are primary activities; bring kayaks or canoes to maximize the 1,475-acre reservoir
Skip Berry Mountain Park Shelter if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. You're traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Berry Mountain Park Shelter: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Bandits Roost (WILKESBORO, NC), Dam Site Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC), Fish Dam Creek Park (Wilkesboro, NC), Fort Hamby Park (WILKESBORO, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Berry Mountain Park Shelter
Cell signal at Berry Mountain Park Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This ADA-accessible lakefront shelter offers six, 8-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand
The shelter includes six 8-foot picnic tables and a water spigot; plan group gatherings accordingly
Swimming and water access are primary activities; bring kayaks or canoes to maximize the 1,475-acre reservoir
Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data
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Getting there →
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Berry Mountain Park will be on the right. From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Berry Mountain Park will be on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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