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

Kelsey P

Verified

October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 24, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Our site was very good sized and was decently private as well, we really enjoyed our stay! The staff were very friendly and the park was very well kept.

Mia S

Verified

October 16, 2023 Stayed at: 17, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

We were very happy with this site! It had a beautiful view of the water and felt pretty private as far as campgrounds go. There is a vault toilet almost right next to the site, which was very convenient and not as gross as I thought it would be, and the entrance to the Bushwhacker Falls Trail was very close as well. The bathrooms/showers are closer to site 8, so it was a little bit of an uphill walk, but definitely doable.

Anita S

Verified

October 15, 2023 Stayed at: 26, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Nice and friendly staff

Richard S

Verified

October 11, 2023 Stayed at: 17, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Fort Hamby has the nicest Rangers and Attendants. The Sites are well taken care of and the facilities are always clean and looking like new! I make it my first stop on any North Bound Camping trip just to make sure it all starts out great !!

Kimberly I

Verified

October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: FORT HAMBY

3

This is our favorite camping spot, peaceful and relaxing

James C

Verified

October 3, 2023 Stayed at: 23, Loop: FORT HAMBY

4

Good weather and quiet park

Elton O

October 1, 2023

4

Enjoyed the view and volleyball courts.

Charles L

Verified

September 16, 2023 Stayed at: 27, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Great campground. Very private sites and very well maintained

Ernie H

Verified

August 26, 2023 Stayed at: 21, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

Nice campground. Camp host are great, bathhouse well maintained.

Pamela S

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 29, Loop: FORT HAMBY

5

We have been camping at Ft Hamby for many years. The gate attendants are so nice and helpful. The campground is clean and quiet. Just what we want for a get away.

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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