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Tailrace Park

Its sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $50 per night, and it is open from 04-01 to 10-31. Tailrace Park is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Mecklenburg, Virginia.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Mecklenburg, Virginia

While you are here, there are some rules and regulations that we need you to follow. Here at John H. Kerr Dam we follow the Title 36 Rules and Regulations. You can find the link to the full list by go
While you are here, there are some rules and regulations that we need you to follow. Here at John H. Kerr Dam we follow the Title 36 Rules and Regulations. You can find the link to the full list by go. Photo: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Army Corps of Engineers
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Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Site: $50 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets and pets allowed.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
239 ft

36.6018, -78.3004 in Mecklenburg. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Tailrace Park is open from 04-01 to 10-31 , at 239 ft.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tailrace Park?

Sites at Tailrace Park are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10103191).

How much does it cost to camp at Tailrace Park?

Camping at Tailrace Park costs Site: $50 per night.

Are dogs allowed at Tailrace Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tailrace Park.

When is Tailrace Park open?

Tailrace Park is open from 04-01 to 10-31.

Who manages Tailrace Park?

Tailrace Park is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, toilets, petsAllowed, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Site: $50 per night
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