Kimball Point Campground Area 2 at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, NC, is one of those hidden gems that are genuinely worth making an effort to book a camping spot if you are looking for that next to the lake, camping, campfire experience. Nestled near the borderline between North Carolina and Virginia and on Kerr Lake, Kimball Point comprises 35 campgrounds that loop around the peninsula. The area provides showering and bathroom facilities, public picnic areas, sanitary dump stations, fishing access, and public boat launching areas.

We had booked campsite post 021 and campsite post 020 during the 4^th of July weekend to get some fresh air and, of course, away from the hustle and bustle of the D.C. fast-paced work life. Unfortunately for us, as we arrived on the day (July 3^rd) of our reservation, we could see a wall of rain approaching us on the near horizon. So, we made efforts to set our tent up (an Ozark Trail 12-person Base Camp Tent with Light) as fast as possible to beat the rain. Sadly to say, even though we had set up the tent in time, a gush of wind and rain had arrived and nearly picked up our tent and was pushing it towards the lake (which, mind you, is only 20 feet away). It took two grown adult men to hold onto the tent to stop it from being pulled towards the lake, something I’d figure in bringing up in this blog post if anyone else decides to camp there with an imminent rainstorm in the forecast.

Aside from the rain experience, the rainstorm weather quieted down as the day went on. The evening’s sunset was stunning, which is astonishingly an understatement to say, especially after witnessing first-hand. We set up the grilling station and fired up some wings, and later on, made a campfire. While I couldn’t capture through a picture the campfire roaring with the lake 20 feet away and a half-moon out, it was a tremendously spectacular night.  

The following day (July 4^th), my Brother and Sister and their family met up with us at the campsite (they had also reserved spots nearby beforehand). Our campsite’s lake shoreline was shallow (up to 50 feet going in) and a perfect spot for the kids to shallow in and play in the water; of course, we adults also enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake as well.  The downside to the 4^th of July day here was the Park’s stringent rules on alcohol AND fireworks while camping there – zero tolerance for either, especially on the 4^th of July weekend, which was completely understandable. An FYI for those looking at campsites and what is allowable and what is not.  

Regardless of the rules, we would still recommend Kimball Point Campground Area 2 for those looking for that summer camping experience – well worth it. I would advise reserving a campsite at least 30-45 days prior – yes, 30-45 days prior – if you are looking to secure a spot here during the summer month in July. Sites go fast and for a good reason! We will be going back, especially now that parks are slowly opening up in a post-pandemic world – and camping in of itself is a great outdoor activity in a social-distancing public domain.

Thanks for reading!

Noted: this experience was from last year in 2019 and before the pandemic that consumed the world.