About Dam Site Shelter
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Views and Setting
- View
Reviews (14)
What Guests Are Saying
The Dam Site Shelter receives positive feedback for its pleasant atmosphere. Reviewers consistently express satisfaction with their experience. Overall, it is considered a nice place to visit.
What Guests Are Saying
The Dam Site Shelter receives positive feedback for its pleasant atmosphere. Reviewers consistently express satisfaction with their experience. Overall, it is considered a nice place to visit.
Review Summary
Michelle Wiles
December 27, 2017
Love going down here. It's so peaceful.
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.
Fay Farmer
September 24, 2020
This is my favorite boat launch for Kerr Scott Lake. Easy access and a bathroom close by.
Katheryn Browning
March 23, 2021
Beautiful & peaceful
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.
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.
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
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!
Location & Directions for Dam Site Shelter
499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 United States
Elevation: 321 ft
Getting There
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 mi) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 mi), turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 mi and turn...
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 mi) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 mi), turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 mi and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 mi and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 mi) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 mi and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 mi and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
From Wilkesboro, North Carolina, head west on Main Street/Hwy 268/Hwy 18 (approximately 4 mi) and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 mi and the shelter will be directly behind the VAC.
Highway access
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.
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: October 7, 2026
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