About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
Burn Ban in effect: No campfires at State Parks
All open fires, including campfires, are prohibited at all state parks until further notice. There is currently a statewide burn ban in place due to high risk of wildfire. Call 911 to report a wildfire.
JC Cooper campground will be closed for septic renovations December, 2025 - January, 2026.
Nutbush campground will remain open for camping. Any reservations at JC Cooper will be canceled and refunded. For questions, contact the Kerr Lake office number: 252-438-7791
Kerr Lake SRA will have ongoing extensive construction to improve campgrounds and restrooms.
Beginning August 1, 2026, JC Cooper, Nutbush Area 1(North), Nutbush Area 3&4(South) and Hibernia will be closed for the season. Feel free to email the park with any questions you may have.
Now Hiring: Seasonal Positions
Many parks are looking for seasonal workers. For a list of parks and seasonal positions available, please visit our jobs page.