W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir (Other Designation) · Open Access
- 1,083 ft
- Elevation
Visitor Center for W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, featuring information about the Army Corps of Engineers, the wildlife of the Yadkin River Valley, and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. On September 28, 1780, hundreds of Patriot militia traveled down the Yadkin River on their way to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Their original route is now underneath the reservoir, and hiking and biking trails along the shoreline closely follow their route.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/ovvi/.
36.13077, -81.22758 · 36°7'50.8"N 81°13'39.3"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, 0 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 W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center?
- No. W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
- W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam Site Shelter 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Dam Creek Park 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Berry Mountain Park Shelter 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bandits Roost 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fort Hamby Park 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Keowee Park Shelter 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boomer Park Shelter 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Warrior Creek 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doughton Park Campground 21 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Green Park Inn 24.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info 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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