Island Creek Park
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: Clarksville, VA, VA
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Island Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H.
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, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Island Creek Park sits on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake with 800 miles of wooded shoreline offering boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and birding opportunities across Virginia and North Carolina.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Indigo Bunting, Red-headed Woodpecker, White-throated Sparrow, Osprey, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented in the area.
Insider tips for Island Creek Park: Book early — federal campground with only 1 tent site Bring your own water and waste management — vault toilets only, no hookups Excellent fishing and water sports access on John H. Kerr Reservoir with 39-mile shoreline
Skip Island Creek Park if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal sites require advance reservations. You want established facilities — seasonal operations limit year-round amenities.
Best time to visit Island Creek Park: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Nearby campgrounds: Ivy Hill Park (Clarksville, VA), Grassy Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Longwood Park Picnic Shelter (Clarksville, VA), Rudds Creek Rec. Area (BOYDTON, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Island Creek Park
Cell signal at Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Island Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 tent site
Bring your own water and waste management
vault toilets only, no hookups
Excellent fishing and water sports access on John H. Kerr Reservoir with 39-mile shoreline
Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The physical address to the park is 419 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927. The park is located approximately 22 miles north of Oxford and approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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