Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233442
When Buffalo Park reopens
Buffalo Park's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
53
53 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 63 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 60 open for online reservation · 3 reserved.
Where the open windows are
4.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 60 of 63 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online4.8%
Open site-nights60 / 63
Reserved (of online inventory)3 / 63
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings40
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 40 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 60 of 63 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 3 |
| 02 | 3 |
| 03 | 3 |
| 04 | 3 |
| 05 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
60 open site-nights across 20 sites at Buffalo Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 20 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 7 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft. 3 sites of 21 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 20 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 02 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 03 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 04 | 30 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 05 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 08 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 10 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 11 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 12 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 13 | 28 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 14 | 30 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 18 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 19 | 25 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 20 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 21 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 22 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Buffalo Park
Overview
Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 - September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. Kerr, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across six counties in two states and offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.
Recreation
Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon. Resident waterfowl species include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canadian geese. The Army Corps of Engineers manages 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. Kerr Lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish caught. Fishing and hunting are regulated by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries on the Virginia side of the lake.
Facilities
Visitors to Buffalo Park will enjoy the lakeside views and the quaint park. The campground has 21 sites: 11 shady electric sites (1 is a double) and 10 primitive sites in an open field. Primitive sites are small with limited shade. Two of the electric sites are paved and are accessible. Amenities include "family-style" individual restrooms with hot showers, sink and flush toilets. Park has a small dump station. Park has a swim beach, picnic shelter, and a boat ramp.
Natural Features
Kerr Reservoir has approximately 48,000 acres of hardwood and pine forest and 50,000 acres of water. Buffalo Park has both shady sites and open field sites. The picnic shelter in the park has a spectacular view of the lake, where the Roanoke (Staunton) River meets the Dan.
Nearby Attractions
Buffalo Springs Park is on the Virginia State and National Historic Sites, and is located approximately 7 miles from Buffalo Park. Once a world-renowned source of bottled lithia waters, the little park now offers a picnic pavilion and solitude. People still get their water from the fountain there. Gas and groceries are available in Clarksville, Virginia, about 15 minutes away. Clarksville holds the distinction of being the only town on Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake.
21 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ft11 with hookups14 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
The physical address for Buffalo Park is: 5199 Carter's Point Road, Buffalo Junction, VA 24529. It is located approximately 10 miles west of Clarksville, VA.
Visitor Assistance Center, Boydton, VA 23917-9801(434) 374-2063 IN SEASON ONLY. ALL OTHERS: (434) 738-6143
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingSwimmingWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233442 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233442 · Buffalo Park · Boydton VA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Buffalo Park?
Reservations for Buffalo Park are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 60 of 63 tracked site-nights are open (95.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 53 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Buffalo Park?
Campsite Sniper detected 53 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Buffalo Park?
20 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Buffalo Park fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 18 of those 21 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Buffalo Park?
May 2027, with 60 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 63.
When is the next open date at Buffalo Park?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Buffalo Park begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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