fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Fish Dam Creek Park

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, near Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
17.5 mibike trails within 5 mi (16.1 rated)

How it compares

  • There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~58 mi, Charlotte ~66 mi, Asheville ~83 mi.

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Fee notes from the agency: All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.

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

17.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 15.6 miExpert: 0.5 miUnrated: 1.4 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Fish Dam Creek Trail0.1 mi0.6UnratedOSM
Yadkin River Greenway0.1 mi0.5UnratedOSM
Warrior Creek3.8 mi11.3BlueOSM
Happy Jack4.3 mi0.2BlueOSM
Drop, Hop and Roll4.3 mi0.5BlueOSM
Berms & Views4.3 mi1.4BlueOSM
Earthquake4.4 mi0.5BlackOSM
Old Head4.4 mi1.1BlueOSM
The Great Escape4.4 mi0.2BlueOSM
Whippoorwhirl4.5 mi0.9BlueOSM

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

Auto TouringBikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
0.4NC—— — —— Reserve0
Bandits Roost
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
1.7NC—103 E 50A W 100 ftyes Reserve0
Fort Hamby Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
2.6NC—33 E 50A W 90 ftyes Reserve0
Moravian Falls Family Campground & Cabin Rentals
OpenStreetMap listing
4.0NC—— — —— ?0
Warrior Creek
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
4.2NC—63 E 50A W 100 ftyes Reserve0
Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest
7.8NC—— — —— ?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.

From the managing agency

Overview Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir. Recreation The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. Miles of multi-use trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Dark Mountain Trail which can be accessed from the shelter. The Warrior Creek and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail feature an additional 25 miles of trails. Facilities Th… read the full description on Recreation.gov