Campsite Odds

Campground · VA

NORTH BEND PARK

VA · John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

Booking is hardest here in August (6/10) and easiest in March (1/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar1
  4. Apr5
  5. May5
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul5
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov1
  12. Dec1
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — 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 January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 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