Fort Hamby Park
Fort Hamby Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 36.12988, -81.27214
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Archery, Camping, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 336-973-0104
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Fort Hamby Park
Overview Fort Hamby Park is located on the north 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. Miles of multi-trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. An additional 25 miles of trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas. Facilities The campground offers a thick canopy of forest on one side and the scenic lake shore on the other. There are 32 campsites available, all with electric hookups, and one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and showers create a comfortable camping experience, while a playground, sandy beach, basketball court and horseshoe pit provide additional recreation opportunities. 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 mor
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Bumgarner Oil · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandits Roost | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Bandit's Roost Campground | RV park | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Keowee Park Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Berry Mountain Park Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Warrior Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Boomer Park Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.