Openings · last 7 days
20
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
61
Openings · last 90 days
62
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 62 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 62 detected openings (45.2%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–20.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 14 | 22.6% |
| 01 | 13 | 21.0% |
| 14 | 7 | 11.3% |
| 12 | 7 | 11.3% |
| 15 | 5 | 8.1% |
Site 19 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 924 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 175 open for online reservation · 98 reserved · 651 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
81.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 175 of 924 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online81.1%
Open site-nights175 / 924
Reserved (of online inventory)98 / 273
Weekday openings114
Weekend openings61
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 114 fall on weekdays and 61 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 651 tracked site-nights are open there — 651 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 13 |
| 08 | 13 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 09 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
October0 of 651 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
175 open site-nights across 20 sites at Buffalo Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 26 2-night, 22 3-night, 12 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 05.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 20 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 08 | 30 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 19 | 25 ft | Yes | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 09 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 10 | 25 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 20 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 21 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 06 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 07 | 25 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 12 | 40 ft | Yes | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 15 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 22 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 11 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 04 | 30 ft | Yes | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 13 | 28 ft | Yes | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 01 | 40 ft | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 30 |
| 18 | 35 ft | Yes | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30 |
| 02 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 30 |
| 14 | 30 ft | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 30 |
| 17D | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
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
Photo gallery
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. 81.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 175 of 924 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 62 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 20 site-date openings at Buffalo Park in the last 7 days, 61 over 30 days and 62 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Buffalo Park?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 05. 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?
September 2026, with 175 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 273.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Buffalo Park?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-20.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Buffalo Park?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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