Rudds Creek Rec. Area
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Rudds Creek Rec. Area in Virginia is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 19.7 mi away (straight line).
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 May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Rudds Creek Rec. Area over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 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.
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📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Rudds Creek Rec. Area FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Rudds Creek Rec. Area?
Rudds Creek Rec. Area 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 Rudds Creek Rec. Area when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Rudds Creek Rec. Area 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 Rudds Creek Rec. Area?
CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Rudds Creek Rec. Area over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 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 Rudds Creek Rec. Area a good campground?
Rudds Creek Rec. Area holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 781 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Rudds Creek Rec. Area?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Rudds Creek Rec. Area, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 442 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Rudds Creek Rec. Area located?
Rudds Creek Rec. Area is located in Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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