Park Maps and Brochures:
The Satterwhite Point Road bridge over I-85 at exit 217 is closed for repairs and is not scheduled to reopen until April 25th or later. This impacts travel for some visitors heading to Satterwhite Point and Nutbush.
Those heading south on I-85 will be able to use exit 217 at Satterwhite Point road to access Satterwhite Point and Nutbush.
Those heading north on I-85 or US 1 will need to take Hwy 39 N. From I-85 exit 214/Hwy 39 intersection, follow Hwy 39 north for approximately 4.3 miles. Turn right on Nutbush Rd. and take Nutbush Rd approximately 1.5 miles to get to Nutbush. To get to Satterwhite Point, take Nutbush Road for 3 miles to intersection with Satterwhite Point Rd. Turn left onto Satterwhite Point Rd. The campground will be on the left at approximately 2.4 miles.
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Vance County Department of Tourism is sponsoring the Independence Day Celebration at Satterwhite Point on Saturday, July, 6th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm behind the community building. Fireworks are scheduled to be fired over Kerr Lake around 9:15 pm and food vendors will be at the event near the community building. Standard park entrance fees will apply - $7 per car, $5 per car driven by a senior 62 years old or older.
Information will be updated as more details become available.
6254 Satterwhite Point Road
Henderson, NC 27537
252-438-7791
kerr.lake@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.441100, -78.368800
November – February: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
March, April, September and October: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
May – August: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
The day use areas at Bullocksville, Henderson Point Shelter 1 and Satterwhite Point are open year-round. All other day use areas are closed late October – late March. The Henderson Point day use area for shelter 2, shelter 3 and the community building is closed late October – late March but will be opened for groups who rent the community building or the shelters.
County Line, Henderson Point, Hibernia and Nutbush have 24-hour boat ramp facilities open year-round. All other day use areas are closed and locked at park closing time.
Park Hours - Campgrounds
J.C. Cooper Campground at Satterwhite Point and Nutbush are open for camping year-round and have 24 hours access. All other campground areas are closed and locked at park closing time.
Other Campground gate hours are as follows:
March, April and October: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
May – September: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. seven days a week
Closed Christmas Day
