Fort Hamby Park
Its 33 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Fort Hamby Park is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Wilkes, North Carolina.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 143 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 33
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 143 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
33 sites in 2 loops; 3 pull-through; 32 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 143 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 46 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 01 |
| 02 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 02 |
| 03 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 03 |
| 04 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 83 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 04 |
| 05 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 05 |
| 06 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 78 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 06 |
| 07 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 49 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 07 |
| 08 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 08 |
| 09 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 90 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 09 |
| 10 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 90 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 10 |
| 11 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 53 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 11 |
| 12 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 31 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 12 |
| 13 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 90 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 13 |
| 14 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 56 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 14 |
| 15 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 80 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 15 |
| 16 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 63 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 16 |
| 17 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 63 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 17 |
| 18 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 62 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 18 |
| 19 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 74 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 19 |
| 20 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 54 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 20 |
| 21 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 21 |
| 22 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 22 |
| 23 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 23 |
| 24 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 129 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 24 |
| 25 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 25 |
| 26 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 26 |
| 27 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 27 |
| 28 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 58 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 28 |
| 29 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 81 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 29 |
| 30 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 143 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 30 |
| 31 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 36 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 31 |
| 32 | FORT HAMBY | Standard electric | 28 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop FORT HAMBY, site 32 |
| RD | RDGA | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RDGA, site RD |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
36.1299, -81.2721 in Wilkes. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fort Hamby Park?
Sites at Fort Hamby Park are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234253).
How many campsites does Fort Hamby Park have?
Fort Hamby Park has 33 campsites, including 1 group site. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Fort Hamby Park?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Fort Hamby Park.
Does Fort Hamby Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Fort Hamby Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 143 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Fort Hamby Park?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at Fort Hamby Park: loop FORT HAMBY, site 06, loop FORT HAMBY, site 19, and loop FORT HAMBY, site 30.
Are dogs allowed at Fort Hamby Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fort Hamby Park.
Who manages Fort Hamby Park?
Fort Hamby Park is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Around Fort Hamby Park
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir's mapped center point is 2.6 miles from Fort Hamby Park in a straight line. Current water level: W. Kerr Scott Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
- Sites
- 103
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 01-01 to 12-31
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $40 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-29 to 09-04
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $25 per night
- Sites
- 63
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Wilkes and campgrounds in Wilkes.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01