Otter Creek Campground
Otter Creek Campground
Otter Creek Campground sits at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation (649 feet) along Otter Creek in Amherst County, offering 68 sites (45 tent-only, 23 RV-only) with water access and seasonal amenities including flush toilets and a dump station.
The campground provides excellent access to hiking trails including the 3. 5-mile Otter Creek Trail and fishing opportunities in nearby Otter Lake, making it an ideal base for exploring this unique section of the Parkway.
Reservations are available through Recreation. gov for 39 sites, with 29 additional first-come, first-served sites available on-site.
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