Grassy Creek Park

Grassy Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Also known as Buggs Island Lake, it was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952, and its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties and two states. Visitors will enjoy the lakeside view. A designated swimming beach and picnic shelter make the park ideal for families, and there are many shaded picnic areas to enjoy. It is the only park that John H. Kerr Reservoir manages that is in North Carolina. The location is unstaffed. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead catfish, channel catfish and blue catfish available. Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses, and there are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. Clarksville, Virginia is located approximately 10 minutes away, with shopping, gas and groceries available. Clarksville Marina is about 15 minutes away by highway and approximately 30 minutes by water.