Rudds Creek Rec. Area
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BOYDTON, VA, VA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$68 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (655 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Rudds 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. Rudd’s Creek Campground is open April 1 - October 31.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rudds-creek-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.
Rudds Creek offers 98 sites on a 50,000-acre reservoir with excellent water access and amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Campers consistently praise the peaceful, clean environment and friendly staff, with a 4.6/5 rating from 402 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Carolina Wren, Indigo Bunting, Summer Tanager, White-throated Sparrow, Red-bellied Snake, and Eastern Box Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rudds Creek Rec. Area: Book early as a federal campground with high demand All sites are close to the water with boat launch available Bring your own boat or pontoon for full lake recreation experience
Skip Rudds Creek Rec. Area if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're planning to camp outside April-October season.
Best time to visit Rudds Creek Rec. Area: April-October — Official operating season for Rudds Creek Campground. Day use area is year-round, but camping is April 1 - October 31..
Nearby campgrounds: Rudds Creek Rec Area Picnic Shelter (Boydton, VA), Grassy Creek Park (Clarksville, VA), Ivy Hill Park (Clarksville, VA), Island Creek Park (Clarksville, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rudds Creek Rec. Area
Cell signal at Rudds Creek Rec. Area (BOYDTON, VA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Rudds 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. Rudd’s Creek Campground is open April 1 - October 31.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
All sites are close to the water with boat launch available
Bring your own boat or pontoon for full lake recreation experience
Official operating season for Rudds Creek Campground. Day use area is year-round, but camping is April 1 - October 31.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The physical location for Rudd's Creek Park is: 16064 Highway 58, Boydton, VA 23917. It is located about 3 miles west of Boydton, VA.
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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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