Buffalo Park

Visitor Assistance Center, Boydton, Virginia, United States

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Playground Playground
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

21 total sites

RV Sites

10 sites

Tent Sites

11 sites

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.

Number of accommodations: 21

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: RLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: RLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: RLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: RLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
⛺ 05, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 06, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 07, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 08, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 09, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 10, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 11, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17D, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: LLOO RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
⛺ 19, Loop: LLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 20, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 21, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 22, Loop: RLOO Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (243)

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What Guests Are Saying

Buffalo Park is a beautifully maintained campground with spacious and clean sites, friendly and helpful staff, and exceptional bathroom facilities. Many guests appreciate the serene environment, easy access to the lake, and the overall positive atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families and repeat visitors. While some noted issues with ants and occasional flooding, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.7
243 reviews
5
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5.8%
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richard K

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July 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: RLOO

4

Buffalo Park was a nice campground unfortunately due to heavy rain parks of the park were flooded and closed.

Holly S

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July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LLOO

5

Clean restrooms friendly host and well kept campground. Campsites are spacious, flat and easy to maneuver.

Holly S

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LLOO

5

Clean restrooms friendly host and well kept campground. Campsites are spacious, flat and easy to maneuver.

Brian L

Verified

July 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LLOO

5

The staff is great and the bathrooms are clean.

Brian L

Verified

July 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LLOO

5

The staff is great and the bathrooms are clean.

Sandra W

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June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: RLOO

5

Love it here

Sandra W

Verified

June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: RLOO

5

Love it here

allen g

Verified

June 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RLOO

5

Great place to camp.

allen g

Verified

June 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RLOO

5

Great place to camp.

Liz L

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June 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: RLOO

5

Nice small quiet campground. The lake is right in front of you. Delightful hosts

Location Buffalo Park

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

Highway access

Buffalo Park is located approximately 10 miles west of Clarksville, VA. The nearest major road is US Highway 15, which provides access to the region.

Elevation: 105 feet

Distance to downtown

21 mi drive to downtown Boydton (about 25 min)

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

4PM

Check out time

2PM

General

  • Most campsites have gravel bases; bring padding for tents; all camping equipment must fit within the site perimeters (timbers). 
  • 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!
  • Customers should not have packages or mail sent or delivered to Park. Mail and packages will be refused and returned to sender.
  • Alcoholic beverages and off-road vehicles (golf carts,4-wheelers, etc.) are not allowed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For a full list of rules and regulations please visit Title 36  
  • Please read through the fees and cancelation policy for Recreation.gov.

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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