Buffalo Park
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir, near Boydton, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 21 sites it is the #28 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($10) is $6 below the Virginia median of $16/night.
- There are 19 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 82% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (11 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 21 of 21 sites; campfires allowed on 21 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Lynchburg ~59 mi, Raleigh ~61 mi, Roanoke ~84 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimmingWater AccessWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton River State Park Campground Staunton River State Park |
3.9 | VA | $27–$37 | — | E W | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Occoneechee State Park Campground Occoneechee State Park |
6.0 | VA | $21–$43 | — | E W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Longwood Park John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir |
7.3 | VA | $10–$20 | 65 | E 50A W | 99 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Rudds Creek Rec. Area John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir |
10.6 | VA | $10–$20 | 96 | E 50A W | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Island Creek Park John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir |
11.9 | VA | $10–$20 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Ivy Hill Park John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir |
12.6 | VA | $10–$20 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.