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Campground · VA

NORTH BEND PARK

VA · John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

NORTH BEND PARK is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 10 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (7/10) and eases to its lowest in March (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar1
  4. Apr7
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov1
  12. Dec1
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 133 electric sites
  • 137 water hookups
  • 243 RV sites
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 50 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING, DISC GOLF, AMPHITHEATER, BIRDING, BOATING, DAY USE AREA, EVENING PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, RECREATION PROGRAMS, SWIMMING

Location

Where it is