Kimball Point Campground is a lakeside camping area in Manson, North Carolina, listed by its booking page as part of the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area and served through the North Carolina state parks reservation system. The location carries a high visitor rating from a substantial number of reviews, and the feedback collected here describes a scenic, water-oriented campground that many campers return to.
This Kimball Point Campground review pulls together the practical details recorded in the listing and the experiences shared by visitors, so you can see what the campground offers, what people tend to praise, and which practical points are worth checking before you book.
Kimball Point Campground at a Glance
The campground is listed as a Camping Ground at Kimball Point Campground, Manson, NC 27553, United States, in the Manson vicinity of North Carolina near Kerr Lake. Its official booking link routes through the North Carolina state parks reservation site for the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, so reservation policy and seasonal details are best confirmed there. Coordinates place it at roughly 36.5357 latitude and -78.3102 longitude, within the America/New_York time zone.
The listing categorizes the property as a camping ground that allows RV camping and carries a camping fee. Visitor reviews describe both tent and RV use, water access, a beach area, a boat ramp nearby, and a small playground where the main beach is. The listing also notes free on-site parking, Wi-Fi, public restrooms, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet facilities. Dogs are allowed, and both credit/debit cards and cash are referenced in the payment information.
What Do Visitors Like About Kimball Point Campground?
Across the reviews summarized 96 times with a 4.8 rating, the dominant tone is positive. Campers repeatedly describe the setting as beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and scenic, and several say they will return or have returned for years. Common praise goes to the lakeside sites, shade, beach areas, nearby boat ramp, and generally clean facilities. Some reviewers add practical cautions: site leveling varies, a few sites are awkward for larger rigs, bathroom facilities feel dated, and one visitor was unhappy about an access fee encountered at the gate. Overall, visitor opinion leans strongly favorable, with the caveats concentrated on site fit and facilities rather than the setting itself.
1. Scenic Lakeside Setting
Reviewers consistently highlight the water and the views. Andrew called it a great spot for lakeside camping, while Bryan Lilley described a wonderful, beautiful campground that was peaceful, relaxing, and scenic. Tyrus Klinefelter said spot 16 offered stunning scenery and was the best campsite they had stayed at in the state. Beth Knight praised the beautiful sites and lake, and Harvey Bender noted good access to the water. Jason Ciaschi recalled plenty of shade and being about 50 feet from the water at site 71.
2. Beaches, Boat Ramp, and Water Play
Several reviewers mention sandy shoreline and easy water access. Beth Knight noted a swimmable sandy beach along much of the shoreline even though it is not marked on official maps, and Jason Ciaschi described several mostly-sandy beach spots plus a small playground where the main beach is. Brian G said site 63 has a sandy beach area shared with other sites behind it, good for docking a boat or for kids to play. Fernando Rodriguez noted the boat ramp is very close by, and the listing itself references the Kimball Point Boat Ramp at Kerr Lake.
3. Site Fit and Leveling Matter
The reviews offer useful, site-specific warnings. Quick Trucker rated the campground four stars, liked sites 50–52, and noted site 53 has a steep driveway and may need about 60 feet of power cord, adding that some sites need major leveling gear while others need nothing. Lee Bodenhamer described site 57 as so unlevel that their Grand Design could not auto level, and reported a neighboring small pull-behind needed a tow company to get out. TerryLynn Melody, tent camping at site 51, advised choosing a different spot for an RV unless it is a tiny pull-behind. Tyrus Klinefelter found spot 16 a little far from the bathroom but chose it anyway.
4. Cleanliness and Dated Facilities
Bathroom feedback is mixed but mostly positive. Aaron “Spike” Bender gave five stars and called it a beautiful campground, attributing the 4.8 rating to bathroom cleanliness and an outdated feeling while otherwise describing a terrific stay. TerryLynn Melody said the bathrooms were clean and the park beautiful. Jason Ciaschi found the bathroom really small but slightly updated and cleaner than the bathhouse at JC Cooper. Al Schmitt described the facility as clean and well kept, and the amenities listing includes a quoted note that the shower house is a bit dated but very clean. Fernando Rodriguez and Brian G also described clean bathrooms and grounds.
5. RV Services and Practical Access
Bryan Lilley noted that services are great and that sites have no sewer but a dump is available. The listing supports RV camping and notes a camping fee, free on-site parking, and public restrooms. Tammy Brown Sauls shared a critical experience: arriving to drive through the park, she was told by the gate attendant that a $10 access fee applied and was given directions to turn around if unwilling to pay, which she cited as poor customer service. Her account is a single visitor experience but worth knowing when planning a quick look-around.
6. A Place Families Return To
Long-term loyalty shows up in the reviews. Richard Edney said he has been going to Kimball Point since he was a kid and is now 57, with grandchildren who adore it as a family getaway. Jason Ciaschi called it one of their best camping experiences and said they doubt they will check out other Kerr Lake campsites. Bryan Lilley, Harvey Bender, and Quick Trucker all said they will return. The setting, beach, and playground references suggest the campground suits families and repeat campers.