John H Kerr Dam And Reservoir

This 50,000-acre lake on the Virginia border is one of the largest manmade lakes in the southeast, noted for its record striped bass catches and camping facilities. Camp areas are operated by the Corps, the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and private concessionaires.

From Raleigh, N on US 1 to I-85, then N to VA (total about 70 mi).