Otter Creek Campground
Otter Creek Campground is a national park campground in Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.57560, -79.33880
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Photography, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 434-299-5125 (MAY - OCTOBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Otter Creek Campground
Overview Otter Creek Campground is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. Picturesque Otter Creek winds through this quiet, rustic campground. Night skies are spectacular here, and there are several nearby trails to hike including the Otter Creek Trail, which is accessible from the campground. Just imagine enjoying the crackle of an evening campfire with the murmur of the creek in the background! Relax.... Recreation The James River/Otter Creek recreation area has fishing in Otter Lake and a number of hiking trails including Trail of Trees, Otter Creek, Otter Lake Loop, and James River Canal. Hike the Otter Creek Trail to James River Visitor Center. There visitors can view a restored canal lock from the Kanawha Canal, part of the historic James River transporation artery which was once the primary commercial route in the state of Virginia. Facilities Both RV and tent sites are available at this well-kept campground. Sites are equipped with grills, picnic tables and lantern posts. Amenities such as flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are also at hand. All sites are available for advance reservation, and may be booked on the day of arrival. Natural Features This area's abundant water and warmer temperatures support plant and animal communities that are unlike those found at other areas on the Parkway. A short walk along the Trail of Trees or a hike along the clear, cool waters of Otter Creek will give ample proo
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montebello Resort · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 8.5 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 62 designated routes (104 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Otter Creek | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Holiday | RV park | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Johns Hollow A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Matts Creek A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Marble Spring Campsite | Free campsite | 5.4 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.