Can you reserve a site at Fish Dam Creek Park?

Yes, Fish Dam Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park.

Are campfires allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park?

Campfires are not allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park.

Fish Dam Creek Park, North Carolina — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir.

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. Miles of multi-use trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Dark Mountain Trail which can be accessed from the shelter. The Warrior Creek and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail feature an additional 25 miles of trails.

Facilities

The Fish Dam Creek shelter offers eight, 8-foot picnic tables and one, 10-foot ADA-accessible picnic table. A water spigot and charcoal grill are close by. The electrial outlets currently do not work due to an underground problem. Along with scenic views, you can enjoy other park amenities which include horseshoe pits, grill, vault toilets, hiking trails and five mini-shelters (first come-first serve). (The power to this shelter is currently off)

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.

Nearby Attractions

W. Kerr Scott Lake has 3 main trail systems. Dark Mountain, OVT, and Warrior Creek trail systems.

The Visitor Assistance Center is located at 499 Reservoir Road. W. Kerr Scott Lake is 10 minutes from Wilkesboro, NC.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.

All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: Fish Dam Creek Park

Site types

1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Water hookups
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Fish Dam Creek Park

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Fish Dam Creek Park	Fish Dam Creek Park	Group Shelter Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	50	♿ 🐾

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 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Reservoir Road. Continue on Reservoir Road across the dam and the shelter 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 3.5 miles. Turn right onto right onto Reservoir Road. Continue on Reservoir Road across the dam and the shelter will be on the right. From Wilkesboro, North Carolina , head west on Main Street/Hwy 268/Hwy 18 (approximately 4 miles) and turn right on Reservoir Road. Continue on Reservoir Road across the dam and the shelter will be on the right.

36.13694, -81.22611 · 36°8'13.0"N 81°13'34.0"W

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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, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Fish Dam Creek Park

Can you reserve a site at Fish Dam Creek Park?: Yes, Fish Dam Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fish Dam Creek Park have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park.
Does Fish Dam Creek Park have hookups?: Water.
Are campfires allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park?: Campfires are not allowed at Fish Dam Creek Park.

Camping near Fish Dam Creek Park

W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dam Site Shelter 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Mountain Park Shelter 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bandits Roost 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fort Hamby Park 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Keowee Park Shelter 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boomer Park Shelter 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Warrior Creek 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doughton Park Campground 20.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center 0.4 mi · Visitor Center
Green Park Inn 24.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 336-921-3390
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.

Fish Dam Creek Park