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Dam Site
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Dam Site Shelter

Wilkesboro, North Carolina · 1,053 ftIn W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

Photos: W Kerr Scott Reservoir

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$40recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,053 ft321 m
Big rigs
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Season
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Cell signal
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Sites1

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible

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About

Overview

Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & 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 surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which has a trailhead a short walk from the shelter. An additional 25 miles of multi-use trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas.Facilities

From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Dam Site Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny83°56°
  • WedSunny, 1% chance of rain86°60°
  • ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°61°
  • FriSunny, 2% chance of rain82°44°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain60°36°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.13056, -81.22889
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Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Wilkesboro
Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

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