Warrior Creek

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Boomer, NC · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 145 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites63
Sites Accepting RVs55
Tent-Only Sites6
Group Sites2
Overnight Sites63
Max RV Length145 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites63
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites54
SurfaceGravel

Location

36.10081, -81.285645 · 7659 W. Highway 268 , Boomer , NC 28606

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Description

Overview

Warrior Creek is located on the south 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. The Warrior Creek trail system completely encircles the campground as it scenically follows the fold of the surrounding landscape. It is recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as one of the top bike trails in the world. There are 17 miles of single track trail in Warrior Creek with multiple points-of-entry throughout the campground. These trails are also used extensively by hikers and trail runners.

Facilities

The campground offers 61 family campsites, 6 of these are tent only sites that do have electric hookups. The other 55 sites have full electrical and water hookups to support RV's. There are also two group camping areas that are perfect for large groups.

Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. An amphitheater, playground, basketball court and hiking and biking trails offer additional recreation opportunities. A boat ramp and three fishing piers, one of which is ADA accessible, can be found at Keowee Park which borders the campground.

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 more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (336) 921-3390 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

All camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground. 

All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground.

Refer to recreation.gov for a complete list of fees and cancelation policy 

Directions

From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. Travel times from: Winston-Salem: 1 hour Charlotte: 1.5 hours

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING

Details

FeeAll camping reservations are made in advance. No transactions will be completed at the campground. All refund request will need to be submitted via recreation.gov. No refunds are given at campground. Firewood and ice sales are cash only at the honor vault for Friends of the Lake non profit group.
Phone336-921-2177
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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