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

Rebecca A

Verified

May 31, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

I love this little campground. It’s our first time there and this will be our favorite campground to “get away” close to home. It’s quiet, clean, the sites are really pretty and well spaced. I love that the campground is separated from the swim and play/picnic area so it’s really peaceful. Only 36 campsites. Bathroom was well maintained. I wouldn’t be afraid to camp here by myself. We will be regulars!

Clare R

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

I was very happy with my campsite. Its size was great, I loved that I was surrounded by tall trees on 3 sides. While being close to the restrooms, the light didn't disturb my sleep. The water pump was very stiff and hard to operate, but I was glad to have water & electricity on my site.

David A

Verified

May 29, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: FORT HAMBY

2

Our campsite was directly across from a bathhouse. The lights were very strong at night.
The attendants at the front gate were amateurs who did not know how to work with people.

Linda W

Verified

May 23, 2022 Stayed at: 30, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Fort Hamby is a beautiful campground. Lots of privacy. Restrooms clean. Lots of hiking for those capable of climbing hill after hill. Close to town and good phone reception. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway. Historic Wilkesboro has lots of attractions.

brad b

Verified

May 23, 2022 Stayed at: 25, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Great campground
Quiet
Beautiful lake

Lovonda L

Verified

May 21, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

We fish and had a good experience at Ft. Hamby. The host were great, friendly, and very helpful.

Bobbie M

Verified

May 13, 2022 Stayed at: 18, Loop: FORT HAMBY

3

Very hard for big rigs to navigate the narrow roads, would be more attractive if the fallen trees and underbrush were removed, some of the sites such as 18 are very steep, my rig was sliding the truck backwards, flush toilets rather than pits would be better, the maintenance was lacking in those areas. The area is beautiful but upkeep of the grounds would help.

Bill R

Verified

May 11, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

This campground is always a delight. Great for family fun and gathering. The gatehouse folk are some of the nicest people who are genuinely glad to see you. Well done!

Tammy W

Verified

May 11, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Very nice campground.

ERIC H

Verified

May 10, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Quite lake view site. Typical COE gravel site. Fairly level.

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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