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Fish Dam Creek Shelter has a wonderful view of the lake and dam.
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Fish Dam Creek Park

Wilkesboro, North Carolina · 1,106 ftIn W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

Photos: Staff photo

At a glance

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

Price per night
$50recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialNo electric, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
1,106 ft337 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites1

Fish Dam Creek Park lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Drinking water

From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

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.

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 Fish Dam Creek Park: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPatchy Fog then Sunny86°60°
  • ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°61°
  • FriSunny, 2% chance of rain82°44°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain60°36°
  • SunSunny59°38°

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

36.13694, -81.22611
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Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Wilkesboro
Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

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