J. Gill's

07/10/2025

NOTICE: The lake elevation at Kerr Reservoir is rising. Corps mangaged Boat Ramp and Day Use Area Closure/Open Status as of 19 JULY 2025 at 8:00AM. This Facebook Post will be continuously edited (date and time). To learn about the lake/reservoir elevation please call 434.738.6633.

REMINDER: If you are camping or recreating in a Corps managed campground please be mindful of items left on the shoreline behind campsites and on swim beaches.

Bluestone Boat Ramp - Open
Buffalo Park Boat Ramp - Open
Buffalo Park Day Use Area - Open
Buffalo Springs - Open
Eagle Point Boat Ramp - Open
Eastland Creek Boat Ramp - Open
Grassy Creek Boat Ramp - Open
Grassy Creek Day Use Area - Open
Island Creek Boat Ramp - Open
Island Creek Day Use Area - Open
Ivy Hill Boat Ramp - Open
Ivy Hill Day Use Area - Open
Liberty Hill Fishing Access - Open
Longwood Boat Ramp - Open
Longwood Day Use Area - Open
North Bend Park Main Ramp - Open
North Bend Park Area A Ramp - Open
North Bend Park Day Use Area - Open
North Bend Park Fishing Pier - Open
Palmer Point Boat Ramp - Open
Palmer Point Day Use Area - Open
Rudds Creek Boat Ramp - Open
Rudds Creek Day Use Area - Open
Staunton View Boat Ramp - Open
Staunton View Day Use Area - Open
Tailrace Park - Open

07/03/2025

Join us for fun programs this upcoming holiday weekend. Check out the flyer below. Be sure to stop by the Joseph S.J. Tanner Environmental Education Center from July 4th to July 6th. If you have any questions this holiday weekend please call the nearest Corps-managed campground or day use area gatehouse.

https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes-and-Dams/John-H-Kerr/

06/17/2025

Join us in June for a program or stop by the Joseph SJ Tanner Environmental Education Center for a fun pollinator plant themed craft! Questions please call the Visitor Assistance Center at 434.738.6143.

06/07/2025

Come let us wash your car.

All donations help with expenses for the teams going to the National Championship.

05/08/2025

SPREAD THE WORD!
Outdoor Skills & The Best Jobs in the World
🗓️ Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
(1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA)

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with hands-on outdoor fun for the whole family! Join park rangers and special guests to explore exciting careers and skills through interactive programs like geocaching, archery, and demonstrations from forestry pros and conservation police. 🌿 Come and go as you please — activities will be set up outside the Visitor Center, with extra parking at Boat Ramp 2. Bring your sense of adventure. Stay for the fun. Learn something new!

More info ==> https://tinyurl.com/mr2n6x9u

05/06/2025

When you buy a $600 St Croix and a Kid with a SpongeBob Rod Catches a Bigger fish.

05/03/2025

Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend right with some Delicious Fried Chicken!!!

The Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department will be serving up a Fried Chicken Dinner at the firehouse on Friday, May 23rd from 5 pm to 7 pm. You can Eat In or use our convenient Drive Thru!!! Enjoy Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Boiled Potatoes, Roll, Dessert and Water for just $12 per plate. Preorders are highly encouraged as we frequently sell out. To pre-order, Call 434-689- 2739 or 434-689-2661 prior to 10 PM daily. Cutoff for preorders is Tuesday, May 20th. The Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department is located at 1697 Palmer Springs Road in Palmer Springs, Va. As always, we appreciate your support!!!

05/02/2025

Inflatable life jackets are comfortable to wear and require regular maintenance to ensure they work properly. Some type of inspection is needed before every use, every 2-6 months, and annually. Refer to the owner's manual for maintenance requirements.

04/23/2025

04/15/2025

Come join us and help make the earth a little cleaner in just a couple hours.

This park is located on the VA/NC line and is not as frequently visited, but it’s a gorgeous spot to recreate.

Pack a picnic lunch for the best view sitting under our picnic shelter! Make a day out of it and enjoy our public lands!

04/13/2025

NOTICE: The Tailrace Park catwalk area will be closed for routine maintenance and cleaning on Tuesday, April 15th in the morning. The area will reopen once cleaning and maintenance has concluded. If you have any questions please call the Visitor Assistance Center at 434.738.6143.

04/06/2025

John H. Kerr Reservoir has two park attendant contracts open for bid still! Check out the flier to see if these positions would be a good fit for you or someone you know! Click the links below or scan the QR code for more information!
North Bend Contract 4 - https://sam.gov/opp/8b3b6f0d14d743438c255f5e87319785/view
Rudds Creek Contract 2 - https://sam.gov/opp/3aa90324d43d4ad2afe810465b30d28f/view