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VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 Stayed at: 26, Loop: FORT HAMBY
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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.
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01, Loop: FORT HAMBY
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01, Loop: FORT HAMBY
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
323 reviews
Summary
Fort Hamby Park offers spacious, private campsites with beautiful views and excellent cell reception, making it an appealing choice for a peaceful getaway. Many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly staff, with several noting the park's proximity to shopping and hiking opportunities. However, some guests expressed concerns about the campground's maintenance, including narrow roads, unkempt sites, and issues with amenities like hot water and trash cleanliness, suggesting the need for better management and care.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
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Based on 323 reviews
5 stars
70.6% (228)
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Gary L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Our favorite foothills camping. Shady and well kept. And the price is right too.
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Anne B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 Stayed at: 25, Loop: FORT HAMBY
We enjoyed our stay very much. Many of the sites are secluded. You feel you are in woods by yourself. We were in site #25 which we will rent again. The location is convenient to the Parkway and wonderful motorcycle roads. The staff was helpful and friendly. All the amenities were clean.
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Bruce Y
July 5, 2023
The gates close at 6 p.m., and gate does not take cash on Wednesdays, only debit or credit.
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Matthew W
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Great camping spot with private sites. Much to do in the surrounding area. We go every year, multiple times.
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Laura M
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 Stayed at: 28, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Fort Hamby is quiet, well-kept, clean and beautiful! The spots are mostly shaded from what we could see. There plenty of outdoor activity to experience. I don't know about the bathhouse because we didn't use their facilities. I definitely will go back. It was very serene and the camp hosts were great!
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Gordon R
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Great spot, great sites. We loved this place and will surely be coming back!
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Michael A
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Very peaceful and relaxing. All facilities in excellent condition. Staff very friendly and helpful. Convenient to Wilkesboro yet the park feels like deep woods. Our favorite park in North Carolina.
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TIMOTHY B
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Friendly staff. Excellent camping. Would return no questions asked.
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TIMOTHY B
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 Stayed at: 11, Loop: FORT HAMBY
Awesome place to camp
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Location & Directions for Fort Hamby Park
1534 S. Recreation Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 United States
Elevation: 360 ft
Getting There
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 61 mi) and turn left onto S. Recreation Road. Continue for approximately 1.5 mi. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take...
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 61 mi) and turn left onto S. Recreation Road. Continue for approximately 1.5 mi. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 mi) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to S. Recreation Road (approximately 28 mi), turn left onto S. Recreation Road and go approximately 1.5 mi. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
Travel times from:
Winston Salem: 1 hour
Charlotte: 1.5 hours
Highway access
Fort Hamby Park is accessible via Highway 421, which connects to I-77 North approximately 28 miles to the south.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- For Campground side only: 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: October 24, 2026
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