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VA · Swimming beach

Buffalo Park swimming beach

John H. Kerr Reservoir

Current swimming conditions and opening status have not been verified. Check the operator before visiting.

Who can visit

Public access · fees or local rules may apply

Public recreation site; fees and operating rules apply

Check operator rules and seasonal availability

Precise entrance directions have not been verified.

Source & review

Recreation.gov facility description identifies a swimming beach. Related shelter and campground records refer to the same destination. Palmer Point operator notice observed September 27: low water affects some designated swimming areas around the reservoir. Verify site conditions.

Source reviewed 2026-09-27.

Check the source

Regional conditions

No conditions feed has been verified for this listing yet.

Swimming use does not establish suitability for surfing.