Fort Hamby Park

1534 S. Recreation Road, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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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.

Available sites

33 total sites
RV Sites 32 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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33 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: FORT HAMBY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ RD, Loop: RDGA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

323 reviews

Summary

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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

Overall rating

Based on 323 reviews

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5 stars 70.6% (228)
4 stars 18.0% (58)
3 stars 7.7% (25)
2 stars 2.5% (8)
1 star 1.2% (4)

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Steve C

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January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: FORT HAMBY

Nice park, the hosts were exceptional.

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Anita H

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 25, Loop: FORT HAMBY

Too many people. Sites are also too close together.

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R S H

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 16, Loop: FORT HAMBY

camp site was fantastic. Having a disc golf course on site is awesome.

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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...

Nearest town

Wilkesboro, NC - 9.4 mi

About 16 min to downtown

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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