Can you reserve a site at Warrior Creek?

Yes, Warrior Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Warrior Creek?

145 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Warrior Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Warrior Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Warrior Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Warrior Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Warrior Creek, North Carolina — 63 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina.

Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.

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. The Warrior Creek trail system completely encircles the campground as it scenically follows the fold of the surrounding landscape. It is recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as one of the top bike trails in the world. There are 17 miles of single track trail in Warrior Creek with multiple points-of-entry throughout the campground. These trails are also used extensively by hikers and trail runners.

Facilities

The campground offers 61 family campsites, 6 of these are tent only sites that do have electric hookups. The other 55 sites have full electrical and water hookups to support RV's. There are also two group camping areas that are perfect for large groups.

Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. An amphitheater, playground, basketball court and hiking and biking trails offer additional recreation opportunities. A boat ramp and three fishing piers, one of which is ADA accessible, can be found at Keowee Park which borders the campground.

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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (336) 921-3390 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground.

All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground.

Refer to recreation.gov for a complete list of fees and cancelation policy

The facts

63 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 145 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: WCRE

Site types

55 Standard Electric
6 Tent Only Electric
2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

63 campsites at Warrior Creek

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
02	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
03	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
04	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	6	🐾
05	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	6	🐾
06	WCRE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	6	🐾
07	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
08	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
09	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
10	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	33 ft	6	🐾
11	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	67 ft	6	🐾
12	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
13	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
14	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	110 ft	6	🐾
15	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	65 ft	6	🐾
16	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
17	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	115 ft	6	🐾
18	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	90 ft	6	🐾
19	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	90 ft	6	🐾
20	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
21	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	54 ft	6	🐾
22	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	6	🐾
23	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	6	♿ 🐾
24	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	120 ft	6	🐾
25	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	85 ft	6	🐾
26	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	145 ft	6	🐾
27	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	65 ft	6	🐾
28	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	90 ft	6	🐾
29	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	75 ft	6	🐾
30	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	37 ft	6	🐾
31	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	6	🐾
32	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	85 ft	6	🐾
33	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	85 ft	6	🐾
34	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	65 ft	6	🐾
35	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	63 ft	6	🐾
36	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	80 ft	6	🐾
37	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	85 ft	6	🐾
38	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	85 ft	6	🐾
39	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	42 ft	6	🐾
40	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
41	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
42	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
43	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	55 ft	6	🐾
44	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	74 ft	6	🐾
45	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
46	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	48 ft	6	🐾
47	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	54 ft	6	🐾
48	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
49	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
50	WCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	80 ft	6	🐾
51	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	51 ft	6	🐾
52	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
53	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
54	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
55	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	62 ft	6	🐾
56	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	62 ft	6	🐾
57	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	70 ft	6	🐾
58	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
59	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
60	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
61	WCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
GSA	WCRE	Group Standard Electric	—	Paved	—	—	—	50	🐾
GSB	WCRE	Group Standard Electric	—	Paved	—	Lakefront	—	30	🐾

Getting there

From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. 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 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. Travel times from: Winston-Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours

36.10081, -81.28565 · 36°6'2.9"N 81°17'8.3"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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

Map

Fees and stay limits

All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground. All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground. Firewood and ice sales are cash only at the honor vault for Friends of the Lake non profit group.

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 Warrior Creek

Can you reserve a site at Warrior Creek?: Yes, Warrior Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Warrior Creek have?: 63 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Warrior Creek?: 145 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Warrior Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Warrior Creek.
Does Warrior Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Warrior Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Warrior Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Warrior Creek

Keowee Park Shelter 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boomer Park Shelter 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fort Hamby Park 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bandits Roost 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Mountain Park Shelter 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dam Site Shelter 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Dam Creek Park 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 21.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center 3.8 mi · Visitor Center
Green Park Inn 21.1 mi · Facility
Moses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294) 23 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 336-921-2177
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-18.

Warrior Creek