Otter Creek

Overview

As Otter Creek descends to the James River, the Blue Ridge Parkway dips to its lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. This area's abundant water and warmer temperatures support plant and animal communities that are unlike those found at other areas on the Parkway.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

68 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

434-299-5125

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Otter Creek, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Otter Creek TrailHike · 3.2 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.1 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.3 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Old AT - High Water TrailHike · 2.4 mi long · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Piney Ridge TrailHike · 3.2 mi long · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Sulphur Spring TrailHike · 5.1 mi long · 5.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Hamilton KnobPeak · 1,047 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Miners MountainPeak · 1,257 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Terrapin Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Terrapin Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 7.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Terrapin Mountain Trail.

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• Panther FallsWaterfall · 9.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Devils MarbleyardClimbing · 7.4 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad and top-rope routes and bouldering.

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• SnowflexSkiing and snowshoeing · 18.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.