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.

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Boomer, NC, NC★ 4.5 (210 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV145 ft
Hookups63 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Warrior Creek cost per night?+
Warrior Creek costs $22–$85 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Warrior Creek open?+
Warrior Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Warrior Creek have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Warrior Creek?+
Warrior Creek can accommodate RVs up to 145 feet.
How do I make reservations at Warrior Creek?+
Warrior Creek 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 Warrior Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Warrior Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Warrior Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Warrior Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$22 /night★ 4.5 (210)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Keowee Park Shelter

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From $40/night

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From $30/night

Bandits Roost

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From $20/night

Berry Mountain Park Shelter

Wilkesboro, NC

From $25/night

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