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Longwood 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.
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 and flathead catfish available. Viriginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries regulate hunting and fishing on Kerr Lake on the Virginia side (which is known as Buggs Island Lake).
Visitors to Longwood Park will enjoy the lakeside view. There are 66 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.
Longwood Park is forested and offers plenty of shade. It is located on the Grassy Creek part of Kerr Reservoir.
Longwood Park is located only 10 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia. Shopping, gas, and groceries are available. Clarksville Marina is about 15 minutes away by highway; approximately 30 minutes by water.
Between 04/01/2021 and 10/31/2021 this location is staffed. Please call (434) 374-2711 to speak with local staff. From 11/01/2021 to 03/31/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (434) 738-6143 for general information.
* **Changing Reservations:**
* There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.
* If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a **$10 change fee.**
* If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.
* Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.
* **Cancellations:**
* Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A **$10 service fee** will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
* A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a **$10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's** approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will **forfeit the entire amount paid** and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
* Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a **$10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s** rate.
* **No-Shows:**
* A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* No-shows are assessed **$20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's** rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
* **Early Departures:**
* Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site.
* If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (3 pm) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.
* **Refunds:**
* Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.
* Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
* For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
* In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The physical address for Longwood Park is: 13500 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927. It is located 7 miles south of Clarksville, VA.
Camping spots with sandy beaches great for pulling boats up to shore. Clean bathhouses. Would 10 out of 10 recommend.
We love nature and all it has to offer - this park did NOT disappoint! We checked in on Thursday, and it was peaceful, quiet, and scenic. There are no bad sites, each is unique and most have a view of the river!
It was great. Beautiful area, peaceful while I was there. And fish everywhere!. Would recommend it to all that love camping!
Absolutely a favorite of ours. Where could you go wrong? This place is perfect for both tent camping and rvs. Dogs are welcomed but must be on the leash at all times and properly controlled/contained. Sites are right on the water and most have boat access (if you want to leave it in the lake while on vacation) and the boat ramp is less than a mile away. Staff is very friendly and also other campers will often wave and say hello so in all its a great place if you want a small, quiet, friendly camping trip.
Our favorite place to camp every year. They have great prices and everyone is so friendly. The campsites aren't too close together with lots of trees around. The view is just breathtaking! Great for summer and fall camping.
