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Longwood Park Picnic Shelter

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

Longwood Park Picnic Shelter 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, Fishing

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

Beautiful Army Corps of Engineers campground on 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir with large, well-spaced sites offering lake views and forest settings. Google reviewers praise clean facilities, scenic shoreline, and excellent amenities.

Wildlife alert: Common Grackle, Pine Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Barred Owl, Eastern Fence Lizard, Eastern Box Turtle, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented within 8km

Insider tips for Longwood Park Picnic Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood must be purchased; bring your own or buy on-site Some campsites are directly on the water with lake views

Skip Longwood Park Picnic Shelter if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. You want solitude — road traffic and bugs noted by reviewers.

Best time to visit Longwood Park Picnic Shelter: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Longwood Park (BOYDTON, VA), Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Ivy Hill Park (Clarksville, VA), Grassy Creek Park (Clarksville, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Longwood Park Picnic Shelter

Cell signal at Longwood Park Picnic Shelter (Clarksville, 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.

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Longwood Park Picnic Shelter

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Clarksville, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Longwood Park Picnic Shelter 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:AnglersSites: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 need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You want solitude — road traffic and bugs noted by reviewers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability

Firewood must be purchased; bring your own or buy on-site

Some campsites are directly on the water with lake views

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per 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 · 0%

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

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Common Grackle, Pine Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Barred Owl, Eastern Fence Lizard, Eastern Box Turtle, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented within 8km

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Longwood Campground Phone Number: (434) 374-2711 Visitors Center 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

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 Longwood Park Picnic Shelter cost per night?+
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Longwood Park Picnic Shelter open?+
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Longwood Park Picnic Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Longwood Park Picnic Shelter?+
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Longwood Park Picnic Shelter?+
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter 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 Longwood Park Picnic Shelter?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Longwood Park Picnic Shelter open, and what are check-in times?+
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

John H Kerr Dam and ReservoirJohn H. Kerr Reservoir Facebook Page
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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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