Peaks Of Otter Campground
Peaks Of Otter Campground is a national park campground in Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.44315, -79.60471
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hotel/lodge/resort Privately Owned, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-586-7321 (MAY - OCTOBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Peaks Of Otter Campground
Overview The Peaks of Otter Campground is nestled between the bases of two dominating mountains in the rolling hills of Virginia. Campers enjoy a rare serenity in this rustic setting. Relax, and leave your cares behind! Recreation The 24-acre Abbott Lake is one of the biggest attractions the Peaks of Otter Park has to offer. The lake is well-stocked with small mouth bass and bluegill. A crystal-clear mountain stream winds through the nearby picnic area. Numerous hiking opportunities range from demanding, scaling the area's high mountain peaks, to the moderate short, flat trail around Abbott Lake. Hikers are likely to stumble upon one of the mountain meadows, filled with wildflowers and migrating butterflies in the spring and a fantastic assortment of colors in the fall. Abundant wildlife like deer and wild turkey are spotted daily at the Peaks of Otter Campground, and many rare species of birds reside or migrate along the mountain ranges. Summer interpretive programs are provided for visitors to learn about the wildlife as well as the history of the area. Facilities Campsites are shaded under an umbrella of thick trees, and provide campers with picnic tables, lantern poles, and campfire rings/grills. The campground also offers modern conveniences like flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station. Peaks of Otter Campground almost always has campsites available. In addition to the 60 sites available for advance reservation, there are 79 first-come, first-served camp
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montebello Resort · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mountain Fruit & Produce · 5.4 mi
- Low clearances
- 4 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 53 designated routes (69 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaks of Otter Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Peaks of Otter Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cornelius Creek A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Cove Mountain A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Middle Creek Campground | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Bobblets Gap A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 5.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.