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Outdoors and Sports Buggs Island Lake (John H. Kerr Reservoir)

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  • Address
    105 Second Street
    Clarksville, VA 23927
  • Phone
    434-374-2436 (Clarksville Chamber)
    800-557-5582 (Chamber of Commerce toll free)
    434-738-6143 (US Army Corps of Engineer)
  • City
    Clarksville
    Locality
    Mecklenburg
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Visit Virginia's largest lake! John H. Kerr Reservoir/Buggs Island Lake is more than 50,000 acres of fresh water with over 800 miles of beautiful shoreline. Surround yourself with natural beauty by launching a boat and see where it takes you.

Quiet coves are waiting to be explored. You can indulge your adventurous side with water sports such as skiing, fishing, sailing & swimming. It offers other recreation such as camping, hiking, bicycling, hunting, & golfing.

Listed as the number one Crappie fishing lake in the U.S. by "In-Fisherman" magazine, Kerr Lake is host to state and national fishing tournaments.

As night falls, watch gorgeous sunsets. The perfect escape for fun and relaxation is nestled along the shores. Dock your boat in Clarksville On The Lake.

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  • Family Friendly
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Categories

  • Boating
  • Fishing

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Region

Southern Virginia

Last Updated: 04/03/2013

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  • Staunton View Park - John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), US Army Corps of Engineers
    Staunton View Park - John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), US Army Corps of Engineers
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  • Visitor's Center at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) - US Army Corps of Engineers
    Visitor's Center at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) - US Army Corps of Engineers
    1930 Mays Chapel Road
    Boydton, VA 23917

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