

A Chapter of NC Friends of State Parks
Friends of Kerr Lake
Explore. Enjoy. Protect.
50,000 acres of water · 850+ miles of shoreline · 700+ campsites · Henderson, NC

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
North Carolina's largest lake, right in your backyard
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Trails
3 miles of easy hiking
Big Poplar Trail
0.75 miA scenic one-way trail connecting Satterwhite Point to J.C. Cooper Campground. The trail winds through mature hardwood forest and passes several large poplar trees that give the trail its name. Keep an eye out for woodpeckers, deer, and seasonal wildflowers.
📍 Satterwhite Point · Easy
Kerr Lake Kids in Parks Track Trail
0.75 miPart of the national Kids in Parks TRACK Trail program, this family-friendly path features interpretive stations about the lake's ecosystem, native wildlife, and water conservation. Pick up a brochure at the visitor center to complete the activity stations along the way.
📍 Satterwhite Point · Easy
Ole Still Trail
0.34 miA short interpretive trail near the Bullocksville campground. The trail takes you through a wooded area where remnants of an old moonshine still can be found — a reminder of the region's Prohibition-era history. Informational signs explain the cultural significance of the site.
📍 Bullocksville · Easy
Plantation Trail
0.75 miLocated near the Hibernia recreation area, this trail passes through land that was once part of a pre-Civil War plantation. The path winds through old-growth forest along the lake shore, offering peaceful views of the water and opportunities for birdwatching.
📍 Hibernia · Easy

“A vital natural resource for future generations”
— Friends of Kerr Lake Mission
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Friends of Kerr Lake Chapter Meeting
September 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Glass House at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
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Join NC Friends of State Parks to support Kerr Lake and state parks across North Carolina. Membership starts at $20/year for individuals or $30/year for families.


