North Bend Park

John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundKerr ReservoirVirginia⭐ 4.7 (1409)

🟢 59 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 247 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 15m ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

North Bend Park in Virginia has 59 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, D #238–D #243 next to each othersites 👥 North Bend Park #Mays Chapel Group Camping Area, 👥 #Piney Woods Group Camping Area, B #051, #053, #054, #056, #064, #066, #067, #068, #072, #074, #075, #076, #077, #079, #095, #102, #103, #114, #115, #117, #119, #120, #122, #123, #132, C #146, #153, #154, #155, #157, #158, #160, #163, #166, #169, #177, #178, #185, #186, #189, #190, D #203, #205, #213, #215, #216, #220, #228, #238, #239, #240, #241, #242, #243, #245, #246, #247

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites C #199, D #209

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #069–B #071 next to each othersites B #069, #070, #071, #073, #080, #081, #096, #113, #121, #124, #133, #135, C #142, #143, #144, #148, #150, #194, D #214, #218, #234

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites D #249

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites B #125, C #191

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites B #128, C #145, #167, D #225, #231

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites B #100, D #227

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites C #200

📷 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 North Bend Park #Mays Chapel Group Camping Area — Mays Chapel far away shelter — **Site North Bend Park #Mays Chapel Group Camping Area** · Mays Chapel far away shelterUSACE

Campsite North Bend Park #Mays Chapel Group Camping Area — Mays Chapel Group Area — **Site North Bend Park #Mays Chapel Group Camping Area** · Mays Chapel Group AreaUSACE

Campsite North Bend Park #Piney Woods Group Camping Area — Piney Woods Group Camping Area — **Site North Bend Park #Piney Woods Group Camping Area** · Piney Woods Group Camping AreaUSACE

Campsite North Bend Park #Piney Woods Group Camping Area — Piney Woods Group Camping Area Site 1 — **Site North Bend Park #Piney Woods Group Camping Area** · Piney Woods Group Camping Area Site 1USACE

Campsite B #051 — NBP Area B — **Site B #051** · NBP Area BUSACE

Campsite B #053 — NBP Area B — **Site B #053** · NBP Area BUSACE

Campsite B #054 — NBP Area B — **Site B #054** · NBP Area BUSACE

Campsite B #056 — NBP Area B — **Site B #056** · NBP Area BUSACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard ElectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,412 ratings

5★1,072

4★246

3★57

2★22

1★15

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

AT&T2.9/4

T-Mobile2.5/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ North Bend Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at North Bend Park?

North Bend Park in Virginia 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 North Bend Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like North Bend 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.

Is North Bend Park a good campground?

North Bend Park holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 1,409 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at North Bend Park?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at North Bend Park, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 721 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is North Bend Park located?

North Bend Park is located in Kerr Reservoir, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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