About Dam Site Shelter
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Reviews (13)
What Guests Are Saying
Dam Site Shelter is praised for its beautiful and quiet location, making it suitable for mid-size gatherings. However, some guests reported maintenance issues, such as mud inside the shelter and non-functional electricity and water. Additionally, caution is advised due to bee activity, which has resulted in stings for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Dam Site Shelter is praised for its beautiful and quiet location, making it suitable for mid-size gatherings. However, some guests reported maintenance issues, such as mud inside the shelter and non-functional electricity and water. Additionally, caution is advised due to bee activity, which has resulted in stings for some visitors.
Review Summary
Sherrye H
September 28, 2024
It was nice
Sherrye H
September 28, 2024
It was nice
Jennifer T
August 8, 2024
This is a beautiful location. It is a quiet place for a mid-size gathering. There was a water pump but the electricity did not work. Be sure to make sure it works if you need it for an evening event. The are toilets but there is no running water in the primitive bathrooms, bring hand sanitizer!
Jennifer T
August 8, 2024
This is a beautiful location. It is a quiet place for a mid-size gathering. There was a water pump but the electricity did not work. Be sure to make sure it works if you need it for an evening event. The are toilets but there is no running water in the primitive bathrooms, bring hand sanitizer!
Dustin B
August 5, 2024
Great shelter. It isn’t maintained at all tho. the site had mud all inside two guests fell while there. the bees! Please be cautious I had nine guests stung by bees there terrible! The water doesn’t work at all. The bathrooms by the shelter are probably the worst at the dam and I have been to all kinds of the shelters
Dustin B
August 5, 2024
Great shelter. It isn’t maintained at all tho. the site had mud all inside two guests fell while there. the bees! Please be cautious I had nine guests stung by bees there terrible! The water doesn’t work at all. The bathrooms by the shelter are probably the worst at the dam and I have been to all kinds of the shelters
Blessed Child of God
May 5, 2024
It was really nice. We haven't been out there at this location, we were invited to a young Christian ladies 21st birthday.
Sylena W
June 12, 2022
Cons, no water is available. The water faucet is busted. The ladies pit toilet was filled to the brim, literally to the top. We had to use the men's. The shelter appeared to not have not been cleaned. Parking was a challenge.
Pros the location is beautiful, has a gorgeous view of the lake. The location offers shade, and has electrical service. The location has horseshoe pits for use. The grill was in great condition and easy to use.
Sylena W
June 12, 2022
Cons, no water is available. The water faucet is busted. The ladies pit toilet was filled to the brim, literally to the top. We had to use the men's. The shelter appeared to not have not been cleaned. Parking was a challenge.
Pros the location is beautiful, has a gorgeous view of the lake. The location offers shade, and has electrical service. The location has horseshoe pits for use. The grill was in great condition and easy to use.
Katheryn Browning
March 23, 2021
Beautiful & peaceful
Location Dam Site Shelter
Address:
499 Reservoir Road
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697
United States
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, continue for approximately 4 miles and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 miles and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 miles and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 miles and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
From Wilkesboro, North Carolina, head west on Main Street/Hwy 268/Hwy 18 (approximately 4 miles) and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 miles and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
The campground is accessible via I-77 North and Highway 421 North, with the nearest interchange at Exit 286B. Highway 268 also provides local access within a few miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.1306 / -81.2289
Elevation: 321 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- A ranger will post a reservation notice before your arrival.
Safety & rules
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Vehicles & parking
- Parking is not guaranteed for reservations.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
