Berry Mountain Park Shelter
Campground · North Carolina · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 35
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,190 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.Recreation
The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass.Facilities
This ADA-accessible lakefront shelter offers six, 8-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available. You can enjoy other park amenities which include a playground, grill, flush toilets, showers, swim beach and a basketball court.Natural Features
The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 35 people per site
- Loops: BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Berry Mountain Park Shelter
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Mountain Park | BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 35 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Berry Mountain Park will be on the right.
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Berry Mountain Park will be on the right.
36.12061, -81.23987 · 36°7'14.2"N 81°14'23.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 72 | 61 | 52 |
| Low °F | 27 | 29 | 36 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 59 | 46 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Berry Mountain Park Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Berry Mountain Park Shelter?
- Yes, Berry Mountain Park Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Berry Mountain Park Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Berry Mountain Park Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Berry Mountain Park Shelter.
Camping near Berry Mountain Park Shelter
- Bandits Roost 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam Site Shelter 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Dam Creek Park 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fort Hamby Park 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Keowee Park Shelter 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boomer Park Shelter 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Warrior Creek 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 19.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doughton Park Campground 21.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center 1 mi · Visitor Center
- Green Park Inn 23.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 336-921-3390
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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