W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir

Us Army Corps of Engineers, North Carolina.

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir is located in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Authorized purposes of the reservoir are flood control, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife management.

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Winston-Salem, north on US 421 to Wilkesboro, then 5 miles west on NC Highway 268.From Charlotte, NC, north on 77 to Wilkesboro, then 5 miles west on NC Highway 268.

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