Buffalo Park
Its 21 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Buffalo Park is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Mecklenburg, Virginia.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6This is an infographic that has been created to list the things you need to complete before you check into your reservation. Step number one, you need to stop by the gatehouse to check in. Step number. Photo: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 40 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
- 21
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
21 sites in 2 loops; 1 pull-through; 11 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 40 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | LLOO | Standard electric | 40 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 12 |
| 13 | LLOO | Standard electric | 28 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 13 |
| 14 | LLOO | Standard electric | 23 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 14 |
| 15 | LLOO | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 15 |
| 17D | LLOO | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 17D |
| 18 | LLOO | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 18 |
| 19 | LLOO | Standard electric | 25 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop LLOO, site 19 |
| 01 | RLOO | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 01 |
| 02 | RLOO | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 02 |
| 03 | RLOO | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop RLOO, site 03 |
| 04 | RLOO | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 04 |
| 05 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 05 |
| 06 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 06 |
| 07 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop RLOO, site 07 |
| 08 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 08 |
| 09 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 09 |
| 10 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 10 |
| 11 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 11 |
| 20 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 20 |
| 21 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 21 |
| 22 | RLOO | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop RLOO, site 22 |
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
- 344 ft
36.6619, -78.6314 in Mecklenburg. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Buffalo Park?
Sites at Buffalo Park are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233442).
How many campsites does Buffalo Park have?
Buffalo Park has 21 campsites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Buffalo Park?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Buffalo Park.
Does Buffalo Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Buffalo Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Buffalo Park?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Buffalo Park: loop LLOO, site 12.
Are dogs allowed at Buffalo Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buffalo Park.
Who manages Buffalo Park?
Buffalo Park is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Around Buffalo Park
Afterbay Reservoir's mapped center point is 22 miles from Buffalo Park in a straight line. Current water level: Afterbay Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Longwood Park - Sites
- 65
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Rudds Creek Rec. Area - Sites
- 96
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Island Creek Park - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 04-01 to 10-31
- Fee
- Site: $100 per night
Ivy Hill Park - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 04-01 to 10-31
- Fee
- Site: $50 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Mecklenburg and campgrounds in Mecklenburg.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)