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
Fay Farmer
September 24, 2020
This is my favorite boat launch for Kerr Scott Lake. Easy access and a bathroom close by.
Taylor S
June 26, 2019
We use this space for our annual family reunion. It's nice to be next to the water but off the road.
Michelle Wiles
December 27, 2017
Love going down here. It's so 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
