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Fort Hamby Park

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundBlue Ridge / BooneNorth Carolina⭐ 4.6 (303)
Fort Hamby Park
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Fort Hamby Park in North Carolina has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, FORT HAMBY #22–FORT HAMBY #28 next to each othersites 👥 FORT HAMBY PARK #Ann Picnic Shelter, 👥 #Laura Shelter, 👥 #Tom Picnic Shelter, 👥 RDGA #RD, FORT HAMBY #04, #05, #08, #14, #15, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #31, #32
Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →👥 FORT HAMBY #12 & FORT HAMBY #13 next to each othersites FORT HAMBY #12, #13
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites FORT HAMBY #18
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites FORT HAMBY #11, #30
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 FORT HAMBY PARK #Tom Picnic Shelter
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites FORT HAMBY #07, #20, #29
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites FORT HAMBY #03
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites FORT HAMBY #01, #09

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Ann Picnic Shelter — Rows of picnic tables under the shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Ann Picnic Shelter · Rows of picnic tables under the shelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Ann Picnic Shelter — Large parking area behind shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Ann Picnic Shelter · Large parking area behind shelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Laura Shelter — Large gravel parking lot in front of Laura Shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Laura Shelter · Large gravel parking lot in front of Laura ShelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Laura Shelter — Rows of picnic tables and bathrooms under shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Laura Shelter · Rows of picnic tables and bathrooms under shelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Tom Picnic Shelter — Sand volleyball court with net behind Tom Shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Tom Picnic Shelter · Sand volleyball court with net behind Tom ShelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY PARK #Tom Picnic Shelter — Rows of picnic tables and grill under shelter
Site FORT HAMBY PARK #Tom Picnic Shelter · Rows of picnic tables and grill under shelterJoshua Sigmon
Campsite RDGA #RD — Entrance to Robbers Den Group Campsite
Site RDGA #RD · Entrance to Robbers Den Group CampsiteJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY #04 — Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grill, surrounded by
Site FORT HAMBY #04 · Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grill, surrounded by Joshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY #04 — Flat long gravel pull in
Site FORT HAMBY #04 · Flat long gravel pull inJoshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY #05 — Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grill, surrounded by
Site FORT HAMBY #05 · Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grill, surrounded by Joshua Sigmon
Campsite FORT HAMBY #05 — Site 5 Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grill
Site FORT HAMBY #05 · Site 5 Flat gravel site with table, fire pit, grillJoshua Sigmon
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 6.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station6.9 midirections →
⚡ Blue Ridge Energy21.3 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Fort Hamby Park over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 1–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter ElectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★303 ratings
5★218
4★53
3★20
2★8
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4
AT&T2.7/4
T-Mobile2.5/4
Sprint retired2.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Fort Hamby Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Fort Hamby Park?

Fort Hamby Park in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Fort Hamby Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Fort Hamby Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Fort Hamby Park?

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Fort Hamby Park over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 1–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Fort Hamby Park a good campground?

Fort Hamby Park holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 303 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Fort Hamby Park?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Fort Hamby Park, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 134 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Fort Hamby Park located?

Fort Hamby Park is located in Blue Ridge / Boone, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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