Townsville, North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · Campground
Overview Island Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800…
Overview Island Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties and two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors. Island Creek Park is also known as Island Creek Wounded Warrior Park. The Island Creek Wounded Warrior Park was established with the help of a partnership. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States and the American Legion. The Wounded Warrior Park includes a handicap accessible shelter and vault toilet as well as a handicap accessible, covered fishing dock with handicap accessible boat boarding gates. Recreation Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon. Resident waterfowl species include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canadian geese. There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish and blue catfish available. Viriginia Dept of Wildlife Resources regulate hunting and fishing on Kerr Lake on the Virginia side (which is known as Buggs Island Lake) and North Carolina Dept of Wildlife Resources regulate hunting and fishing on Kerr Lake on the North Carolina side. Facilities Visitors to Island Creek Park will enjoy the lakeside view. The handicap accessible loading/fishing dock provides shade as well as the picnic shelter. These facilites make the park ideal for families. Natural Features Isl
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This is a vault toilet that can be found near the boat ramp. — USACEThis is the Island Creek boat ramp. — USACE This is an accessible picnic area. — USACEThis is the side view of the accessible dock at Island Creek Park. — USACEinfographic about rules and regulations — USACEIsland Creek Handicap Dock — USACEThis is the Island Creek Accessible shelter. — USACE
How to Get There
The physical address to the park is 419 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927. The park is located approximately 22 miles north of Oxford and approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville.
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Plan Your Visit to Island Creek Park
Heading to Island Creek Park? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Island Creek Park?
No central reservation system listed for Island Creek Park. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10103157) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at Island Creek Park?
Island Creek Park has 1 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to Island Creek Park?
The physical address to the park is 419 Ivy Hill Road, Clarksville, Virginia 23927. The park is located approximately 22 miles north of Oxford and approximately 15 miles south of Clarksville.
How do I contact Island Creek Park?
You can reach the park at phone: Office Phone number: (434) 738-6143 or email: Location does not have its own email. Email that is open to the public is : [email protected].
