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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
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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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Pam D

Verified

May 15, 2023 Stayed at: 21, Loop: RLOO

5

I really enjoyed tenting lakeside, peaceful. The camp hosts were very helpful and the park rangers drove through periodically, enough to feel there was some safety provided if any problems came up.

Theodore R

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: RLOO

5

We had a lovely time

James H

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

A nice quiet, clean park. Restrooms & showers are clean. Trailer/RV/tent spots are roomy.

Bill I

Verified

September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 14, Loop: LLOO

5

Welcome surprise! The lake was fantastic

janet H

Verified

September 19, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: RLOO

3

Buffalo Park was nice. The showers were great and the park was nice with a nice picnic area on the waterfront. The tent sites are on the water's edge, all the rv sites are a distance away. Small and peaceful.

Morgan B

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: RLOO

5

Camp site was clean and well thought out. The gravel was so nice, because even though it rained we never got dirt or mud in our tent. There was a nice grate over our fire place at rloo 22. Space was large enough for our 8 person tent, tho it was just the two of us. Plus our car. Beautiful view over looking the lake, campsites are spaced apart from each other well. Campgrounds were quite, and the attendants were friendly and helpful. 10/10 will be back.

Douglas J

Verified

September 8, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

This park never fails to be one of the best COE parks we stay at!

Caro A

Verified

September 6, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: RLOO

4

The site is nice I just wished it had running water in the bathrooms.

Steve D

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: RLOO

5

We love camping here the boathouse is really nice and clean, the camp host is very nice , we have never had any problems here. And we have have more dates planned this month.

Terra M

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

Site 15 LLOO is a gem. Yes there are steps and a tiny jaunt down to the lake. It is all perfect for those who are fit and are not ones to complain. Plenty of relaxation is available at this beach.

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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