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University Standard
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Exercise and Sport Science: Standard on Kerr Lake Recreation Area 2025-2026 Use Permit Fees
Introduction
Scope
This Standard applies to all UNC-Chapel Hill employees, students, and retirees.
Standard
Annual Permits
All annual permits are valid May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
Prices include Site Cost, Maintenance Fee, Annual Guest Permit and Annual Open Area Parking Permit (sticker for your camper).
(You may get a $50 refund for attending a scheduled maintenance day, reserved spaces only.)
Annual Permit Fees, by Area and Amenities
| AREA A |
RV's and Tents |
Fee |
| 1 |
Grassy Point (11 permits; water & elec. 30 amp) |
$ 1,000 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,185.00 |
| 2 |
Grassy Point (1 permit; water and elec 40 amp) |
$ 1,200 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,385.00 |
| 2 |
Rock Point (6 permits; water) |
$ 700 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $885.00 |
| 3 |
Brushy Point (7 permits; water) |
$ 700 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $885.00 |
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| AREA B |
RV's and Tents |
Fee |
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Oak Point (water & elec 30 amp) |
$ 1,000 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,185.00 |
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Oak Point (water & elec 40/50 amp) |
$ 1,200 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,385.00 |
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| AREA C |
Water and electric 30 amp 3 sites |
$1,000 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,185.00 |
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Water and electric 50 amp 5 sites |
$ 1,200 + 50 + 60 + 75 = $1,385.00 |
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| AREA D & E |
Student Unlimited Use Permit |
$185.00 |
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Employee Unlimited Use Permit |
$300.00 |
Daily Use Permits
Daily Permit Fees, by Area and Amenities
| AREA D |
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| North |
Piney & Thorny Points (11 sites, tents only; no water or elec) |
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| South |
Breezy & Sandy Points (23 sites, tents, pop-ups, small RV's, no generators; water, no elec) |
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| AREA E |
Catfish Cove (2 sites, tents only; no water or elec) |
Fee |
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Student Daily Use (per day/night) |
$25.00 |
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Employee Daily Use (per day/night) |
$30.00 |
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(You will be charged a $20 key fee that is refundable if returned by your deadline.) |
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Group Use Area |
$150.00 (group up to 40) |
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(per day/night reservations required) |
$220.00 (group size 41-75) |
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Call for groups of more than 75. |
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Guest Permits
Guest Permit Fees
| All areas |
Annual Use Permit (one per family) |
$60.00 |
| All areas |
Daily Use Permit (per day/night; stay with host) |
$5.00 |
Other Permits and Charges
Other Permits and Charges
| Permit |
Fee |
| Annual Mooring Permit (requires annual use camping permit - must be purchased at same time |
$150.00 |
| Annual Storage Shed Permit (requires annual use permit) |
$250.00 - $300.00 |
| Annual Open Area Parking Permit (sticker for your camper) |
$75.00 (Annual Use Permit holder)
$125.00 (non-permit holder) |
| Lost Key Charge |
$10.00 |
Other Information
The office hours are Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, 209 Fetzer Hall. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to call before you come, 919-962-0396.
The Areas D-North, E (Catfish Cove) and (Group Use) have been designated "tent only" camping.
The Area E gate leading to the boat ramp, dumpster and Catfish Cove sites can be opened by all other gate keys.
The Group Use Area is available by reservation only. See Policies and Guidelines.
All fees and deposits should be made payable to: UNC Kerr Lake Recreation Area/(UNC KLRA). Exercise and Sport Science - 209 Fetzer Hall, CB# 8700, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Office: Dean's Office
Telephone: 919-962-1165
Email: artsandsciences@unc.edu