Longwood Park
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: BOYDTON, VA, VA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$68 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (356 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Longwood 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/longwood-park to be notified when sites open up.
Army Corps of Engineers campground on 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir with large, well-spaced sites on water and in trees. Google reviews praise beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and efficient amenities (4.7/5 from 338 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Red-headed Woodpecker, Indigo Bunting, Pine Warbler, Common Grackle, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented nearby.
Insider tips for Longwood Park: Book early — federal campground fills quickly. Firewood must be purchased on-site; bring your own is not permitted. Some campsites are waterfront; request during reservation for lake views.
Skip Longwood Park if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You want to avoid bugs — real campers report bugs as a downside.. You're noise-sensitive — road traffic noted in reviews..
Best time to visit Longwood Park: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Longwood Park Picnic Shelter (Clarksville, VA), Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Ivy Hill Park (Clarksville, VA), Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter (Buffalo Junction, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Longwood Park
Cell signal at Longwood Park (BOYDTON, VA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Longwood 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
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly.
Firewood must be purchased on-site; bring your own is not permitted.
Some campsites are waterfront; request during reservation for lake views.
Campground operates year-round per verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The physical address for Longwood Park is: 13500 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927. It is located 7 miles south of Clarksville, VA.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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