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

Paul M

Verified

June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Very nice campground.

Janet B

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

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David B

Verified

June 5, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

In general I had a great experience there. The only thing holding back from 5 stars is that after the Memorial Day weekend there was no hot water in the shower.

Ricky S

Verified

June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: FORT HAMBY

2

I was not very happy with my experience this time.We did not have hot water for showers. We reported the problem to the hosts at the campground. They reported it to the people that are contracted to do repairs. They attempted to do the repairs on a couple of occasions, but it did not happen during our stay. We were leaving on Saturday and they had some people there on Friday afternoon and we were told it had been repaired. Friday night there was no hot water again. The bathrooms were not cleaned properly either. We have been there multiple times and have never had a bad experience until now. I understand that there have been cuts to the budget for cleaning etc. but, there is no excuse for them not to clean it good when they are there. We also did not have lighting at night after 11pm. I also told them in the past that the lights apparently were on a timer and they would come on around dusk and stay on until dawn. They would turn off around 11pm. I sometimes have to go during the night and it was very dark outside. They do not have any street lights either. I will really have to think twice about coming again.

WALTER C

Verified

October 1, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

It would be good to add that the water is not potable and for campers to bring fresh water for drinking to the camp site.

The site was VERY clean and the views are stunning!!! The hookups were very well maintained and personnel were always kind and welcoming. We will be back to enjoy this site again!!! Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful area!

Timothy W

Verified

September 26, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

We camped in the upper loop. No one was camping in that loop when we got there and we were the only ones in that loop until our last day there. The middle loop didn’t have a working restroom so the upper loop was the only loop with running water and showers. This campground is not good for older people riding bikes as it is basically on a hillside. The first problem we ran into was getting into the campground. It is gated and we weren’t told to punch in everything along with the numbers. I like camping in a gated campground as there are no people riding through. I like to fish but I didn’t bring my boat and soon found that bank fishing on this side of the lake is very limited. This campground is over a mile away from busy 421 and along with no one just riding through it is a very peaceful campground. We do plan to camp here again but instead of bringing our bikes I’ll have my kayak with me next time.

Janet B

Verified

September 24, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Great little campground with level wooded sites. Most sites are nicely separated for a peaceful camping experience

Cynthia H

September 9, 2024

5

Very nice and bathrooms were clean

Arpita D

Verified

September 8, 2024 Stayed at: 14, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Wonderful experience. The restrooms were clean. Gonna comeback again

CHARLES B

Verified

September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

It's been a few years since we camped here but it is still one of our local favorites.

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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