Warrior Creek
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Boomer, NC, NC
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$85 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (210 reviews)
Season: May through October
Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.This location has limited staffing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/warrior-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Warrior Creek offers 63 spacious sites on W. Kerr Scott Reservoir with excellent boating, fishing, and water access. Google reviewers (4.7/5 from 154 reviews) praise the beautiful, level sites and easy RV backing.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also North American River Otter, Eastern Bluebird, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Six-lined Racerunner, and Little Brown Skink documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Warrior Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Request electric hookup sites if available; most sites lack hookups Arrive with level setup in mind; reviewers report sites are naturally level
Skip Warrior Creek if: You need full hookups—only select sites have electric, no water/sewer hookups at most sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer non-federal campgrounds with potentially easier reservations.
Best time to visit Warrior Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Keowee Park Shelter (Boomer, NC), Fort Hamby Park (WILKESBORO, NC), Bandits Roost (WILKESBORO, NC), Berry Mountain Park Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Warrior Creek
Cell signal at Warrior Creek (Boomer, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.This location has limited staffing.
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
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request electric hookup sites if available; most sites lack hookups
Arrive with level setup in mind; reviewers report sites are naturally level
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles
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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 — W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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