OutReserve

Fort Hamby Park

Warning

General

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.

Fort Hamby
Fort Hamby

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Fort Hamby Park

Fort Hamby Park is located on the north 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.

Number of accommodations: 33

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 25

Sites & Availability

33 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: FORT HAMBY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
RD, Loop: RDGA
100 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (277)

What Guests Are Saying

Fort Hamby Park is highly praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained campground, offering spacious and private sites in a serene woodland setting. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff and clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers. While some reviewers noted issues with site grades and cleanliness in certain areas, overall experiences remain positive, with many expressing a desire to return year after year.

Review Summary

4.6
277 reviews
5
73.3%
203
4
17.0%
47
3
6.1%
17
2
2.5%
7
1
1.1%
3

Ricky R

Verified

May 15, 2023 Stayed at: 08, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Nice campsites with privacy.

Sarah C

Verified

May 14, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: FORT HAMBY

2

Nice facilities, but the people next to us were rude and loud. I couldn’t find a number to call to get security. He was yelling at another person who kindly asked him to turn off his music and stop yelling. I was a bit nervous and didn’t feel safe with my daughter. We left early the next morning.

Timothy T

Verified

May 14, 2023 Stayed at: 22, Loop: FORT HAMBY

1

The sites are decent however need some maintenance. The landscaping timbers were rotting and some were missing. The bath house was disgusting! There were literally dozens and dozens of stink bugs and several cock roaches, They really need to clean that up. Several bad potholes on the roads inside the camping area.

John S

Verified

May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

During our one night stay we walked through the disc golf course for a little forest hike

Michael S

Verified

May 10, 2023 Stayed at: 07, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Stayed at campsite #7 it was great

Gene G

Verified

May 8, 2023 Stayed at: 23, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Great park with very little noise. Very friendly camp host. Peaceful camping.

George L

Verified

May 8, 2023 Stayed at: 28, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

A comfortable and good sized camp site for our pop-up and screen tent.

Audrey M

Verified

May 8, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Nice clean sites that were flat and well maintained. We appreciated the lantern hooks and extra table for cooking supplies.
Bath house has been updated. Really nice to have so many hooks at the showers to hang towels, clothes and toiletries. A small bench to place a bag on or sit on outside the shower was another thoughtful touch.
One of the toilets may have a small leak. I noticed a little water on the floor in the grout areas.
Bathhouse has soap and paper towels which is a plus to not have to carry your own every time you use the facilities. Kept clean and well stocked.
The man at the front gate was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely return. Bandits Roost is a bit closer to town, but I think we prefer this campground.

Robert D

Verified

May 7, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

Fort Hamby is a quiet, clean and ideal for exploring the area around Wilkes and Ashe Counties in NC.

stanley w

Verified

May 1, 2023 Stayed at: 08, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

We love Fort Hamby and have gone there many times. This place is well kept and clean, the staff is always friendly and extremely hellpful. One thing thing that is sorely needed is a curtain between the restrooms and the showers. If you are using the showers you have absolutely no privacy between yourself and anyone who walks into the restroom. Additionally you are totally exposed when anyone opens the outside door and you are standing there in all your glory.

Location Fort Hamby Park

Address:
1534 S. Recreation Road
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.1299 / -81.2721

Elevation: 360 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

For Campground side only:
Check out time is 12pm. Check in time 3pm or after. Assisted check in 3pm-6pm. If no attendant is in the gatehouse, Guests will self-check in using the gate code emailed to them at the point the reservation is made.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST SELECTED DATE ON CALENDAR IS YOUR DEPARTURE DATE!

General

ATTENTION: Gatehouse will not make changes to your reservation.
All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.
The gate code will be delivered to the email address associated with the reservation.
Highly recommend downloading the recreation.gov moblie app from the recreation.gov website prior to arriving at the campground.

General

Frequently asked Rules and Regulations: 
Maximun stay is 14 days within any 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14 days is prohibitied. 
Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. Cardholders receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Cardholder must be present at of check in, show pass and ID, and camp during the entire stay. 
Alcoholic beverages and off-road (golf carts, 4-wheelers, etc.) are prohibited. 
Camping is permitted in designated campsites only, and only permitted to those who have a reservation. Most campsites have a gravel bases: bring padding for tents. All equipment much be placed within site perimeter. 
Quiet hours are from 10pm. to 6am. Generators and music must be cut off at 10pm. 
Campers/Customers should not have packages delivered to the Park. 
For a full list of rules and regulations, please visit Title 36 .

General

For Day Use Side of Park to include Shelters Reservations:The shelter reservation fee does include the $7 day use fee if the car is parked at the shelter parking area. All vehicles not associated with a shelter reservation will pay the day use at the kiosk. This fee is to be paid at the kiosk at the entrance to day use area (near gatehouse). The receipt from the kiosk is to be placed on the dash of the car as proof of payment. The playground and volleyball court are not included in your reservation. Those areas area available to all day users.  Park only in designated areas. Parking at the shelter is not guaranteed. Carpooling is highly recommended. 

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.

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