Rudds Creek Recreation Area Campground

Boydton, VA

4.6(411 reviews)Book online

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About this campground

Rudds 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. Rudd's Creek Campground is open April 1 - October 31. The Day Use Park, located across Hwy 58, is open year-around. 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 in two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

There are 98 sites for tents or RVs, and amenities like hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station provide a comfortable camping experience. A swimming beach and picnic shelter make the campground ideal for families. The campground has its own boat ramp and courtesy dock for campers only. All electric sites have water hook-ups.

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 Robert Munford Trail is about 5.5 miles long and is multipurpose. A trailhead is located within 7 miles of Rudd's Campground, at Eagle Point Landing. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish available. Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries regulate fishing and hunting on the Virginia side.

What campers say

Rudds Creek Campground sits on Buggs Island Lake and is praised for its lakeside setting, shade and peaceful atmosphere. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Sites are often close to water with several waterfront options and generous spacing; some reviewers noted sites long enough for larger rigs. Facilities are generally clean and well-placed, though a few mentioned bathhouses could use updates or occasional maintenance. Amenities include electricity/water at many sites (some lakeside sites lack hookups), a dump station near the entrance, and family-friendly features for boating and children. Reservations can be competitive.

Our summary of 411 traveler reviews.