Hays, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,355 Population 220/sq mi density

$54,063 Median Income $31,169 per capita

$158,900 Home Value $191,735 Zillow

57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

450 Violent Crime/100K 3,766 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$158,900 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Hays (15)

BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This ADA-accessible la...

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BOOMER PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Boating, Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin River flows through ...

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Fish Dam Creek Park

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1 sites 5.0/5 (7 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Picnicking, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing

Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the...

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KEOWEE PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (3 reviews) $40/night Reservable

Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access

Keowee Park Shelter is located within Keowee Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.For facility specific information,...

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HURRICANE CAMPGROUND

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21 sites 4.8/5 (91 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rho...

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FORT HAMBY PARK

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36 sites 4.6/5 (277 reviews) $30–$125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Archery, Disc Golf

Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valle...

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GRINDSTONE

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4.6/5 (53 reviews) $24–$36/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Scenic Drive

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area prov...

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Doughton Park Campground

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123 sites 4.5/5 (136 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing

Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offe...

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FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP

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3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundre...

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WARRIOR CREEK

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63 sites 4.5/5 (204 reviews) $22–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley,...

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BANDITS ROOST

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103 sites 4.4/5 (903 reviews) $20–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Environmental Education

Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin Ri...

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Basin Cove Backcountry Camping

ITINERARY_SINGLE

8 sites 4.3/5 (4 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Hammock

Birding, Fishing, Photography, Camping, Hiking

Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple tra...

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OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP

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1 sites 4.0/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recrea...

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Dam Site Shelter

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1 sites 2.8/5 (4 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Visitor Center, Boating, Environmental Education, Picnicking

Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & reservoir.The ...

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W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room

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0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Environmental Education, Ranger Station, Visitor Center

The Visitor Assistance Center conference room is located beside the dam at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin Ri...

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