Fish Dam Creek Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir — lakeside, hiking
Location: Wilkesboro, NC, NC
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott’s Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir. The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-dam-creek-park to be notified when sites open up.
Fish Dam Creek Park offers a scenic 1,475-acre reservoir with excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the hiking trails, fishing access, and picnic facilities with ample parking.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Canada Goose, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Water Snake, and Eastern Six-lined Racerunner have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Fish Dam Creek Park: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site. No hookups available; plan accordingly for tent camping. Ample parking available in both upper and lower areas near the dam. Miles of multi-use trails surround the lake for hiking and mountain biking.
Skip Fish Dam Creek Park if: You need RV hookups or electrical sites.. You're traveling outside May-October season.. You prefer large campgrounds with many available sites..
Best time to visit Fish Dam Creek Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Dam Site Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC), Berry Mountain Park Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC), Bandits Roost (WILKESBORO, NC), Fort Hamby Park (WILKESBORO, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Dam Creek Park
Cell signal at Fish Dam Creek Park (Wilkesboro, NC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott’s Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir. The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site.
No hookups available; plan accordingly for tent camping.
Ample parking available in both upper and lower areas near the dam.
Miles of multi-use trails surround the lake for hiking and mountain biking.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Reservoir Road. Continue on Reservoir Road across the dam and the shelter 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 con
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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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