Boomer Park Shelter
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir — lakeside
Location: Boomer, NC, NC
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This lakefront shelter offers six, 7-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, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boomer-park-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Lakefront shelter at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir offering excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. The 1,475-acre reservoir provides diverse fishing for channel catfish, bass, bluegill, and striped bass.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also North American River Otter, Eastern Bluebird, Canada Goose, and Eastern Six-lined Racerunner documented nearby.
Insider tips for Boomer Park Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Shelter includes six 7-foot picnic tables and water spigot access Lakefront location ideal for boating and water activities
Skip Boomer Park Shelter if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit November through April - seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Boomer Park Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Warrior Creek (Boomer, NC), Keowee Park Shelter (Boomer, NC), Bandits Roost (WILKESBORO, NC), Fort Hamby Park (WILKESBORO, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boomer Park Shelter
Cell signal at Boomer Park Shelter (Boomer, 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.
Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This lakefront shelter offers six, 7-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Shelter includes six 7-foot picnic tables and water spigot access
Lakefront location ideal for boating and water activities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile. From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 mi
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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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