Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter

John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing

Location: Buffalo Junction, VA, VA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. The campground is open May 1 - September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buffalo-park-picnic-shelter to be notified when sites open up.

Buffalo Park offers access to the 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake) with a 39-mile wooded shoreline. The location provides boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing opportunities on a scenic reservoir created by the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952.

Wildlife alert: White-throated Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Song Sparrow, American Goldfinch

Insider tips for Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Day Use Park is open year-around even when campground is closed Picnic shelter is reservable April 1 - October 31, extending beyond campground season

Skip Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You want to camp October-April - campground closed during these months. You need more than one tent site - only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter: May-September — Campground is open May 1 - September 30 per RIDB official description.

Nearby campgrounds: Buffalo Park (BOYDTON, VA), Longwood Park (BOYDTON, VA), Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter (Boydton, VA), Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA).