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Buffalo Park

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Buffalo Park Campsite
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Buffalo Park
Buffalo Park

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Playground
Playground

About Buffalo Park

Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 - September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. Kerr, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties in two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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May
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: RLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: RLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: RLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: RLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
05, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
06, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
07, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
08, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
09, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
10, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
11, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 17D, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: LLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$68.00
/ per night
19, Loop: LLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$68.00
/ per night
20, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
21, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
22, Loop: RLOO
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (111)

What Guests Are Saying

Buffalo Park is a beautiful and peaceful campground, praised for its cleanliness and spacious sites, offering great views and a quiet atmosphere. Campers appreciate the helpful staff and well-maintained facilities, including exceptional bathhouses. While some areas may experience flooding during heavy rain and certain sites have slopes, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite spot for many visitors.

Review Summary

4.7
111 reviews
5
77.5%
86
4
13.5%
15
3
6.3%
7
2
2.7%
3
1
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Teresa R

Verified

June 2, 2021 Stayed at: 17D, Loop: LLOO

4

Very nice park.

Junior B

Verified

May 29, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: RLOO

5

Great experience with they were open april and october so we could use them

Barbara M

Verified

May 28, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: RLOO

5

Lake is beautiful sites are wonderful and very large. Its peaceful. Can't wait to go back!

Junior B

Verified

May 23, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: RLOO

5

Great customer service at the gates very helpful would love to see this park open in April and October so we could use this facility great experence

Subodh S

Verified

October 28, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

Stayed at a multi level site in between a picturesque location, almost a secluded access to beach and way more fun, space than a typical RV site. To top it, I was told this is possibly the worst/last site in the campground. Backing in to the site was a little difficult at an odd angle but I think its one of the most under-appreciated but the best site around in the campground. The hosts were also very friendly and plenty of place for kids ot explore or run-around.

wiley o

Verified

October 12, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: RLOO

5

We have been staying at Buffalo park for 7 years, it’s always a great experience. Ross and Barbara are the best. Always helpful and friendly.

Cynthia C

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: LLOO

5

Very nice

Cynthia C

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: LLOO

5

Very nice

James W

Verified

September 30, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: LLOO

5

Great time

Lisa G

Verified

September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: RLOO

4

Buffalo Park is definitely for lake lovers! My campsite was right on the Kerr Reservoir, so I could fish and launch my kayak from my campsite. There is only one bathhouse, which was on the other side of the campground, so the Right Loop also has a toilet shack/outhouse. Every campground has a different vibe, and this is one where folks mainly keep to themselves. Seems like most people there were fishing, but it was an off weekend for catching fish.

As far as the campground, it's fine and its greatest strength is convenience to the water. The lakefront sites are not private, and the campsite had some trash and old fishing line. The folks I encountered were very friendly! The bathhouse is divided into quadrants, so each quadrant is a separate bathroom (shower, sink, toilet). I did not see any vending machines, firewood for sale, etc so bring what you need!

Location Buffalo Park

Address:
Visitor Assistance Center
Boydton, VA, 23917-9801
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.6619 / -78.6314

Elevation: 105 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Most campsites have gravel bases; bring padding for tents; all camping equipment must fit within the site perimeters (timbers). 

General

Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 2 p.m. Campers must drop off their blue camping hangtags at the gatehouse upon checkout. 

General

Maximum 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 prohibited!

General

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6 am. Generators and music must be cut off at 10 pm. 

General

Customers should not have packages or mail sent or delivered to Park. Mail and packages will be refused and returned to sender.

General

Alcoholic beverages and off-road vehicles (golf carts,4-wheelers, etc.) are not allowed.

General

Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground and cardholders receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Cardholder must be present at registration, show pass and ID, and camp during entire stay.

General

All vehicles entering the day use area are required to pay the $7 day use fee including those who have rented the shelter for the day. The day use fee is waived for current campers.

General

For a full list of rules and regulations please visit Title 36  

General

Please read through the fees and cancelation policy for Recreation.gov.

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