John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline in Virginia and North Carolina. Visitors enjoy fishing, camping, swimming, boating or just relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty. There are 30 recreation areas around Kerr Reservoir, with campsites, swim beaches, picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, and marinas all available for public use. There are also 26 wildlife management areas on Kerr, totaling over 10,000 acres. In addition to flood control and hydroelectric power, the project serves fish and wildlife conservation, recreation, forest management, and water supply.