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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
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2.7%
3
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Cynthia D

Verified

July 31, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: RLOO

2

Our three interactions with the Buffalo Park, camp hosts, in the entrance office. Each of the three hosts were courteous, friendly and very helpful especially since this was our first visit to Buffalo Park. Our campsite was beautifully located to were we overlooked the shoreline of the lake. The campsite was well groomed and ready for us to setup the campsite for our visit. We were pleasantly surprised to learn there would be a Friday night Trivia in the picnic area. I believe Steve was the name who was the leader of the Friday night Trivia. We enjoyed the questions and learning more about Kerr Lake. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we went to the Saturday night singing at Rudds Park. While there my mother became overly hot and just about passed out. Thankfully with help from other attendees we took mother to my car and turned on the air conditioning. One lady, camp host, went to get some paper towels she soaked in cold water to put around mother's neck and on her face. Mother responded well and recovered with the AC and cold wet towels.
On another matter, I witnessed what I believe was abuse to a small dog at the swimming area. I reported this situation to Ed, camp host, and he passed my concern to the appropriate person who then contacted me and the lady who had the dog. I was concerned the lady would find out I made this complaint. Thankfully she did not confront me. I still think about this dog and am concerned for it.
On this trip I had my 88 year mother with me and we like to watch the daily news. Regretfully I was unable to get a TV signal. With this said is there plans to have WiFi for your campers in the future?

Sandra M

Verified

June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: RLOO

5

First camping trip in my new little Toad Glamper with granddaughter!! We spent 2 nights and everyone was so helpful and nice.
Site was shady and well taken care of. Facilities were clean and short distance to our site. Will definitely return when another available
spot opens!

Joseph Y

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

Really enjoyed our visit to Buffalo Park. It's a small park and we stayed three nights at site 15. Site was two levels, with trailer and all hookups level with the main road and another level a dozen or so steps down the hill. Fire pit, picnic table and pole make for a comfortable spot. Very nice woodsy/waterfront view. Quiet location, although you are pretty close to the boat ramp. 50/30A and decent water pressure. Dump station is on a bit of a downward slope, so next time we'll come through the other way. We took a look around at the 9 other sites and there are 2 or 3 we would consider as well. Check out the swim area during the day and be sure to see a sunset at the river's edge. The days we were there Ed ran the show and was always available for a questions, directions, etc. For entertainment, we rented a small pontoon boat from Clarkesville Marine Rental and spent the day on the reservoir. Kerr is absolutely a HUGE body of water and the day was spectacular. Dining was a little weak in town, but we did have a nice dinner at Coopers Landing Inn.

Susan R

Verified

June 23, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: LLOO

5

This was our first time at Buffalo Park. It is a small, but lovely, clean, quiet place to camp! Gorgeous views of the water, nice beach and picnic area and very friendly, helpful personnel. We will be back!

Michelle S

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: RLOO

2

At 2 a.m cops came threw fast and approached a tent nearby. No one from Buffalo park came to reassure any guest. All in all we like the park. But that night was crazy! We definitely have a crazy story from our visit.

Jeanne B

Verified

June 19, 2021 Stayed at: 17D, Loop: LLOO

5

Just an awesome week. My husband caught lots of fish and I read lots of books. Very quiet campground.

Elton J

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: LLOO

5

Good sites and quiet. Vert nice shower house and park area

Ronald H

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

Love Buffalo Park! It is the ONLY place we camp at Buggs Island. Barbara, Ross and Ed are awesome.

Ronald H

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

We absolutely love Buffalo Park! Ross and Barbara are excellent hosts. We hope they never leave there.

Heather S

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LLOO

5

We have visited Buffalo Park several times and love it every time. We love the water front sites. It allows our 3 children to play in the water while we cook out and relax.

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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