Recommend this state park. The pictures you see here are C 32. It's right on the water. If you want…read moreto see the sunset get a camping site on the other side from this view you see the sunrise it's close to the restrooms and firewood. just a word to the wise when you're asleep at night and you hear things scrambling around outside it's probably only a squirrel or raccoon. Put your food up, but it's unavoidable. Don't try to convince yourself that it is a bear.

My Husband & I love camping at State Parks and Occoneechee has been the one we've returned to the…read moremost ever since we moved to the Commonwealth in 2001. If I had started doing yelp reviews 25 years ago you would have heard me rave about this park to everyone on line but as the years have passed I'm noticing some changes that no longer have me feeling the same as I did. The past several years I've noticed there have been camp hosts here which I'm not especially fond of as a taxpayer. I understand the rangers may not feel they should be spending their time cleaning restrooms or checking firepits for ashes but I've witnessed them sitting in the rather expensive vehicles our tax payer dollars furnish them with doing essentially nothing now that these hosts are here. Occasionally they patrol the area but I remember in years past when they were more engaging with the public precisely because they tended to these hosting responsibilities. It may be just me but I'd rather see the state employ a local who lives in the area to come in twice daily to check on & clean the restrooms than to hire an out of state couple who is going to park their unit in one of the rental spaces & set up camp here each season. Many of the state parks have already erected cabins & Yurts that I know don't have a 100% occupancy rate. Can they really afford to offer a retired couple an otherwise rentable space for the entire season? Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe these out of state hosts are actually paying a reduced rate to enjoy our parks amenities rather than receiving a wage & in return they agree to act as dorm parents where cleaning restrooms is just part of the deal, idk but I'd much rather see the Division of Virginia State Parks director establish a young rangers in training program to do these menial tasks if the adult rangers feel their time is too valuable to be camp hosts. I want to see our beautiful state parks succeed & remain in operation for generations to come but having 24/7 out of state camp monitors takes away from fully enjoying the state park experience in my opinion. Having said all that the park itself has remain pretty much the same as it was 25 years ago with the exception of a new playground so it's as close to nature as you'll find if you enjoy a peaceful camping experience.

Short camping trip to this hidden gem with the family (about 4 hours). This is our third time here…read moreand has camped in multiple sites but this site is definitely my favorite. Private beach front. Quite location. This time of the year not buggy. Unfortunately, the leaves haven't turned yet. There's local store about a mile or two from the site where you can purchase firewood, gas and whatever else you may have forgotten to pack. Across the street is a new Mexican place before that it was a pizza place - hopefully they stay open till our next visit. We tend to meal prep when we camp. Overall, an amazing camping experience and it is the closest you can get to water with a full electrical (50 amp) and water hookup. Till next time!!

This is a great place to camp. so much to do. Very clean. Great for families. Staff are very…read morepleasant. If you like water this is the place to be. Boating, fishing, beaches. you name it it's the place for you.

Bullocksville Campground is one of our favorite campgrounds at the Kerr Lake Recreation Area. We…read moreusually camp there at least once in early spring and again in the fall. We usually camp midweek to avoid crowds on the weekends. We've always managed to snag a site right on the Lake. This last site was #47. Beautiful views and large sites make for a lot of privacy. Many people fish from shore and there is a fishing pier in the campground. The bathhouse is well maintained. The only negative from our last visit was the the dump station was closed and we had to drive to Nutbush Bridge Campground, about 15 miles away. We highly recommend Bullocksville Campground.

We camped here for 4 days, Wednesday through Sunday (10/2-10/6). The site had small piles of trash…read morewhich we picked up before putting up our tent. The view was beautiful, however, the noise level was much to be desired. The first 2 nights we were the only campers in the area, very peaceful. On Friday and Saturday, we had 2 neighbors talking/ laughing until 2:30 am and another that had a baby crying consistently throughout the night. In addition, there simply aren't enough showers, especially clean ones, to accommodate the number of sites. We did meet some great folks and had fun, however, compared to other state parks, this one needs to make some changes in order to improve campers experiences. If you are wanting to connect with nature in a quiet environment, choose elsewhere.

Return trip to Rudd Creek COE Campground. The staff is fantastic, facilities are spotlessly clean…read moreand the sites well maintained. We were in site 43 with a view of the water. WiFi is spotty however even with the tree coverage our StarLink worked well! Highly recommended!

Site 78 in Rudds Creek Campground April 2026…read more We booked Rudds because we didn't wanna wait on North Bend to open this year and glad we did. Only thing we are missing is the sandy beaches

Can't wait to return next year. This place was awesome. Came here for a nice relaxing weekend at…read morethe end of the summer. We had a tent site right on the water. Every day we would eat drink and swim all day and had a blast. There was no place to buy wood at this park. So make sure that you have some wood for fires. We bought some from a 7-11 prior to coming. But we also found a tree that fell over that someone at the park cut up and let us take to burn. The bathrooms were not the best. Only one of the toilets door would close In-N-Out bathroom. But if you walked a little there was another bathroom. The showers didn't allow for much privacy. But we were swimming every day and got a quick shower in when no one else was there. Some of the sites have these cement areas near the water that are not comfortable to lay in. But I saw a few younger purple on them. I didn't even like sitting in them. Also near the water they get slippery. Make sure you are bringing some type of water shoes. There were a lot of people that had campers and boats near us. Lots of kids and many dogs. A great family destination.

The big lakes have never really been my favorite state parks in NC. Not that that makes them…read moreinherently boring. In fact this one has quite a lot going on. With several access points, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing and boat slips there's no end to summer time enjoyment out here. And lemme tell you, this lake is huge. I wasn't quite aware of Kerr Lake until this stop through. As it seems most of the lake is in Virginia, it's not really heard of as much in NC, I feel like. But it's significant to the history of the area and of course for the energy infrastructure of this part of the country. I took a scenic drive along the expanse of the lake and drove into VA where I crossed the dam "just to say I did". The sheer size of the lake makes for incredible views. While it isn't a park that I see myself going back to anytime soon, I know it would be enjoyable in particular for families going on summer trips to camp and enjoy the water.

This park is a hidden gem. The hiking & biking trails are well-maintained and the facilities,…read more(pavilion, campgrounds, restrooms) are clean and new. If you're in eastern NC and think Raleigh has a corner on the state park 'market' give this pretty place a try. Come up for a day trip. Hike the trails, go fishing in the creek(s) -- with a license of course then jet to Littleton for a good selection of cuisine. Or, camp at the pristine campground, where a sweet little cabin, complete with Adirondack chairs will finish off your relaxing, peaceful day. Kudos to the Medoc Mountain State Park crew.

I have always drove by the park entrance so I decided to visit one day with my dog for a little…read morehike. There are a lot of trails here that makes for an excellent workout via hiking, running, or walking. It has a visitor center with bathrooms. I particularly like that there are picnic tables and fun jungle gym area for kids. It is worth the visit.

It's a gem! Super clean, great communication! It is convenient to the area but off the path enough…read morethat is quiet.

Always welcoming, lovely landscaping and best showers. Pets and people are friendly and fun to…read moremeet. Close to everything and far enough away as well. Jones Station is on our yearly visit list.

Another nice campground around Lake Gaston. Many permanent sites as well as renal and cabin…read morerentals. Nice pool and play areas for children and parents. Great Lake access and views!

Very tight spacing and not worth the $$$. Peaceful during week and very noisy on weekends.read more

This park sits at a confluence of rivers. It appears that the main activities are camping and…read moreboating. On the hot summer day that I visited the still air and ample insects, made it a bit of a rough experience. A short walk yielded some decent views, but it was not my favorite park. It appeared to me that large part of the attraction based on the signage that was displayed around the park was that this is a good place for nighttime observations due to limited artificial light in the area. That sounds nice. The place does require a Virginia parking pass or fee.

Staunton River State Park has a fabulous visitors center! It's large, it's roomy, and it has a…read moresmall "reptile" room. So many things to look at. They also have snacks and coffee as you walk in. I wish I remembered the Rangers name working the VC. She was awesome. They had some weather boards and N.A.S.A. items available, I had to ask why? Well it seems this park is so far out (And it sure is!), that astronomers come to look at the stars. There is a very large yard where hundreds of people could set up and look into the skies. I was so excited to hear that. I want to do that too! She said they also rent telescopes at the VC.! Too cool. She said they also get a lot of serious Big Foot hunters out there as well due to the sightings that have been announced. Well I was good and reeled in by that point. I bought a couple things for the family and headed into the "reptile room" because I forgot what they called it. They had about 4 snakes and a couple turtles in there. Really nice with geat animal decor on the walls as well. The Ranger suggested a hiking trail that over looks Buggs Island and 360 view of tje Staunton River. I saw more than 10 white herons. They always seem to be just out of camera shot though! LOL. I tried. They have a pool with water slides and a playground. Campground, picnic area right on the water. Very nice!!! I saw 3 other cars. It's literally way out there. :) Oh! One of the things I bought was a Big Foot Mood Ring! I love it! I know I posted a lot of pictures :)