North Carolina · Camping · Wilkesboro · Near Jefferson

Dam Site Shelter

1
sites
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months
  • 1 site for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,054 ft
  • Near WilkesboroW. Kerr Scott Reservoir

Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & reservoir.

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  • Sleep close

    Dam Site Shelter

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 13 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Almost on The Lake

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Forestry Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Dam Site Shelter

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 27°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 29°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 36°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      78° / 54°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 66°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 65°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 59°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 46°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at W Kerr Scott Resv, NC, 0.1 mi away at 1,070 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Dam Site Shelter

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