About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
2026 Annual Passes are now available.
The NC State Parks Annual Pass program allows visitors to enjoy equipment rentals, swimming, and more throughout the calendar year for a discounted package rate. Purchase your annual pass today.
There will be a prescribed burn at Kerr Lake SRA this week.
There are no closures, but there will be smoke in the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure. For a list of suggestions on how to reduce negative smoke impacts, visit the U.S. Air Quality Index website, AirNow.gov.
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