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Ivy Hill Park

John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing

Location: Clarksville, VA, VA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Ivy Hill 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, Fishing

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

Ivy Hill Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake with 800 miles of wooded shoreline offering abundant recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Indigo Bunting, White-throated Sparrow, Summer Tanager, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Red-bellied Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Ivy Hill Park: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Verify hookup availability before booking as most sites have no hookups. Confirm seasonal operations status before your trip.

Skip Ivy Hill Park if: You require electrical, water, or sewer hookups — no hookups available.. You need more than one tent site — only 1 site total..

Best time to visit Ivy Hill Park: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Grassy Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Rudds Creek Rec. Area (BOYDTON, VA), North Bend Park (Boydton, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ivy Hill Park

Cell signal at Ivy Hill 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.

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Clarksville, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Ivy Hill 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.

Best for:AnglersBoatersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require electrical, water, or sewer hookups — no hookups available.✕ You need more than one tent site — only 1 site total.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.

Verify hookup availability before booking as most sites have no hookups.

Confirm seasonal operations status before your trip.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Indigo Bunting, White-throated Sparrow, Summer Tanager, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Red-bellied Snake present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Office Phone Number: (434) 738-6143· John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Location does not have its own email. Email that is open to the public is : jhkerr@usace.army.mil
Getting there →

The physical address for Ivy Hill Park is 3197 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927. Ivy Hill Park is approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville and approximately 24 miles north of Oxford, North Carolina.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Ivy Hill Park cost per night?+
Ivy Hill Park costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ivy Hill Park open?+
Ivy Hill Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ivy Hill Park have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ivy Hill Park?+
Ivy Hill Park is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ivy Hill Park?+
Ivy Hill Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Ivy Hill Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ivy Hill Park is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ivy Hill Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Ivy Hill Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

John H. Kerr Reservoir Facebook PageJohn K. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Grassy Creek Park

Clarksville, VA

From $50/night

Island Creek Park

Clarksville, VA

From $100/night

Rudds Creek Rec. Area

BOYDTON, VA

From $24/night

North Bend Park

Boydton, VA

From $20/night

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