North Bend Camping
WHEN: The nights of SUNDAY JULY 27, MONDAY JULY 28, TUESDAY JULY 29; break camp WEDNESDAY JULY 30.
As always, feel free to arrive earlier or stay longer.
WHERE: North Bend Park, Kerr Lake; 64 North Bend Drive, Boydton, VA 23917 ~ 2½ hours from Norfolk.
DESCRIPTION: Camp, hike, bike (both in the park and on the local low traffic roads) and paddle. Several sites are either on little beaches or have easy access to water for boat launching. There are also several official swimming beaches (no lifeguards). Well behaved woofers are also welcome (on leashes, of course). They have great bathrooms and showers too. Learn more about this park here:
https://www.virginia.org/listing/north-bend-park-campground-john-h-kerr-reservoir-(buggs-island-lake)-us-army-corps-of-engineers/8240/
We like the C loop, but you’re free to choose your own site. There’s plenty of room to park your canoe or kayak at the C loop beach during your entire stay, and most of us do that. These are non-electric sites, but there are several sites with electricity nearby that will accommodate an RV. For the tent sites, most can accommodate 2 tents/6 people: 2 cars. For a fee, you can add another car. If there’s nothing available in loop C, nearby sites are available, and all are close enough to be part of the group!
Note: Check in is 4 PM. If you arrive early, the folks at the front gate will let you check in IF your site is available. If it’s not, you can either wait at the gate or pay a day use fee to drive into the campground, but you won’t be able to set up your tent until the previous guests leave.
You need to make and pay for your own reservation—and cancel it if necessary. The sooner you make your reservation the better chance you have of getting to one of the suggested sites. Reserve your site at https://www.recreation.gov (if this won’t open, just google Recreation.gov and search for North Bend Park).
The non-electric sites are $24 a night. Cancellation policy: I believe there’s a $10 cancellation fee and maybe forfeiting one night depending on when you cancel. Be sure and read their cancellation policy on this same site.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233563?tab=fees
NOTE: If you have an Interagency Lifetime Senior Pass (for those of us over 62), or other pass, be sure and use it when making your reservation. You can get up to a 50% discount off your camping fee! Here is more info:
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm
Bring canoes/kayaks and PFDs, bikes and bike helmets, tents, camping gear, games, food for your meals. We’ll do potluck heavy appetizers for Sunday’s evening meal, and a potluck dinner on Monday, July 28. Please bring sharable items! Breakfasts and lunches are on your own. For those interested, Tuesday night dinner will be at a nearby restaurant TBD. There’s a small convenience store for ice and other stuff about 2-3 miles away.
SIGN UP BY: no deadline, but reserve your site sooner than later if you want one of the ‘preferred’ sites. If anyone wants more info, please contact Stephanie at stephaniestringer15@gmail.com or Steve at waldo1089@gmail.com or call or text—Stephanie – 757-228-5704. Steve – 757-359-8868.
Be sure to review the park reservation/cancellation policy and reserve your campsite!
If you can come, please sign up at this link so we know you’re coming (and please provide other info
requested.)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEjDcu_F-b5VbegORMAEsuXIvmuecMJOVlYgx6BLZN8/edit?usp=sharing
