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Fees at John H. Kerr Reservoir

Why does the Corps charge user fees?
In 1993, Congress gave the Corps authority to collect day user fees. This reflects an evolving " user pay" philosophy, a result of increasing awareness of the Federal deficit and its impact on the national economy.

How will the fees be used?
They will be used to operate, maintain, and improve Corps managed recreation areas and facilities to assure the level of quality that visitors have come to expect and of which we are proud.

Where will the fees be charged?
They will be charged at Corps operated campgrounds, boat ramps and designated, developed swimming beaches.

User Fees

DAY USE TYPE PRICE
Walk-in/Bicycle-in Fee $2.00 per person
Vehicle Day Use Area/Boat Ramp Fee $7.00 per person
Table updated November 2024  

*Payment of this fee will permit the use of similar day use facilities at any Corps project on the date of payment. There will be no fee for children under 16 years of age. The day user fee is not refundable once you enter the area.
CAMPSITE TYPE PRICE
Non-electric + Non-water Campsite (Summer) $24.00 per night
Electric + Water Single Campsite (Summer) $34.00 per night
Electric + Water Double Campsite (Summer) $68.00 per night
Winter Camping Single Campsite (November - March) $20.00 per night
Winter Camping Double Campsite (November - March) $40.00 per night
Table Updated November 2024  

 

Fee Machine at Kerr Reservoir

Orange fee machine with a screen and buttons located at John H. Kerr Reservoir.