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historical black and white photo from 1950s/1960s of two wooden motor boats on Kerr Reservoir. Boating at Kerr Reservoir
Adult caught wearing an inflatable life jacket at Bluestone Boat Ramp at Kerr Reservoir holding a yellow Life Jackets Worn Nobody Mourns Dry Bag contributed by the Corps Foundation. Adult Caught Wearing an Inflatable Life Jacket
Numerous sailboats sailing in a regatta on Kerr Reservoir with the sun setting in the distance. Sailboats at Kerr Reservoir
Grassy Creek Boat Ramp in October of 2024 as the leaves change colors. Grassy Creek Boat Ramp in Autumn
Adults caught wearing life jackets at Eagle Point Boat Ramp at Kerr Reservoir holding a yellow Life Jackets Worn Nobody Mourns Dry Bag contributed by the Corps Foundation. Kayakers Wearing Life Jackets at Eagle Point
Bluestone Boat Ramp in June of 1962 at John H. Kerr Reservoir. Bluestone Boat Ramp in 1962
Boater on Kerr Reservoir in autumn with leaves changing colors. Boater on Kerr Reservoir in Autumn

Boating at John H. Kerr Reservoir

The Corps promotes safe boating and encourages you to obey the "rules of the road" as well as be courteous to other reservoir users. All federal, state and local laws are enforced at John H. Kerr Reservoir. County, state, and federal officers and rangers patrol the Reservoir on a routine basis. While standard navigation signs mark Kerr Reservoir's hazardous areas, boaters should be watchful for submerged stumps, logs, rock and shallow water. Report any damaged or missing buoys immediately to the US Army Corps of Engineers at (434) 738-6143.

Corps-managed Boat Ramps at Kerr Reservoir

BOAT RAMP NAME PARKING LOT SIZE USER FEE COURTESY DOCK # OF RAMP LANES 911 ADDRESS
Bluestone Landing Large Yes Yes 2 5683 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927
Buffalo Park Ramp Large Yes Yes 2 5199 Carters Point Rd., Buffalo Junction, VA 24529
Eagle Point Ramp Small (Gravel) No No 2 5371 Taylor Ferry Rd., Boydton, VA 23917
Eastland Creek Ramp Medium Yes Yes 2 617 Eastland Creek Rd., Boydton, VA 23917
Grassy Creek Park Small Yes Yes 2 3173 Harry Davis Rd., Bullock, NC 27507
Island Creek Park Large Yes Yes 1 419 Ivy Hill Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927
Ivy Hill Boat Ramp Large Yes Yes 2 3197 Ivy Hill Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927
Longwood Boat Ramp Large Yes Yes 2 13840 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927
North Bend Park Day Use Ramp Small Yes No 1 64 North Bend Dr., Boydton, VA 23917
North Bend Park Main Boat Ramp Large Yes Yes 1 64 North Bend Dr., Boydton, VA 23917
North Bend Park Area C Ramp Medium Registered Campers Only Yes 1 64 North Bend Dr., Boydton, VA 23917
Palmer Point Park Small Yes No 1 899 Palmer Point Rd., Boydton, VA 23917
Rudds Creek Campground Boat Ramp No Parking Registered Campers Only Yes 1 16064 Hwy 58, Boydton, VA 23917
Rudds Creek Day Use Area Boat Ramp Large Yes Yes 3 16065 Hwy 58, Boydton, VA 23917
Staunton View Park Medium Yes Yes 1 2325 Staunton River Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927
Tailrace Park Small No No 1 5458 Buggs Island Rd., Boydton, VA 23917

 

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Boating FAQs

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Expand List item 37060Collapse List item 37060  Is there a fee for using a Corps-managed boat ramp to launch my boat?

Yes, user fees are charged for launching at most boat ramps. Check the "fees" page on this website for more information. 

Expand List item 37061Collapse List item 37061  Are Corps-managed boat ramps open year-round?

Most Corps-managed boat ramps are open year-round, but may close due to low lake elevations. 

Expand List item 37064Collapse List item 37064  Must I take a safe boating course to operate my PWC (i.e. jet ski)? 

VA: All PWC operators age 14 and older and all operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine need to take a boating safety course. Once you complete the course, the course completion certificate or card that is provided by the course provider is what is required to operate a vessel.

NC: Boater Education Certificate on Board is also required for PWC operators 14 years of age or older. No person under 14 years of age may operate a PWC. Persons 14 years of age or older may also operate without a boating education certificate if physically accompanied on the PWC by an adult at least 18 years of age and meets the requirements of G.S. 16.2.

Check the links on this page to VA DWR and NC WRC websites to learn more about safe boating courses and regulations. 

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