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Otter Creek
Total sites: 68
Available Today: 65 FF*
Available this Weekend: 57 + 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 65 FF*
Available this Weekend: 57 + 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Otter Creek Campground, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Otter Creek Campground is part of Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia (33 min northwest of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 797 feet. There are a total of 68 campsites including 45 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of November. 23 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (93)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 24% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@PhilipM3845838 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #17
We really enjoyed our nearly weeklong stay at Ottercreek. The host and ranger were helpful and friendly.
@Erinc6378035 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #57
Otter Creek was built a long time ago. The sites are small, not level, and have a lot of vegetation that makes them very buggy sites. The creek is lovely but access is difficult. I think for young campers who are bonding with nature, this might be great. We found it to be ok for a night or two but not so much for any longer.
@GeorgeJF8D5A87 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #42
Camp ground was great, Ranger was very friendly and helpful. My only compliant is the loud inconsiderate people camping there, they were very loud into the evening. The kids is one thing but the adults getting loud with them instead of calming them down was another. I feel there needs to be a sign telling people to consider other people around them. Most of us go camping to enjoy the quiet and relax
@AudreyY67A2945 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #12
Nice and quiet! Clean bathrooms
@BryanB5307707 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #67
All the roads and sites are newly paved. The historic curbing is refreshed. And the tent sites all had new pads in place. The overall campground has been cleaned up really well and we enjoyed our stay. The park ranger was helpful and friendly. I would recommend this campground to anyone looking for a quiet place to camp for a few days. There are no hookups but there is a dump station and a bath house with restrooms, but no showers.
@EricaS4599853 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #6
Facility was well managed by very friendlyRangers. The newly renovated tent pads were great, they are elevated off the ground a bit. Overall we had a great experience!
@myagFBA93ABDF6 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #9
very nice campground on the parkway, we loved that our site was right by the creek where we found lots of crawdads and salamanders. otter lake and the james river are both only a few miles away on the parkway which was really lovely. no cell service at the campground but i had service at both otter lake and the james river visitor center area. very quiet and wooded, but the sites along the creek are somewhat close to the parkway, though we didnt have any problems with that (a few groups of motorcycles went by in the morning but that was the only time it was noticable). the camp hosts were kind and helpful and rangers were around as well. no firewood for sale at the campground but we went into town a few miles up the road from the parkway to get some. lots of kindling around to be gathered though. we had a lovely time!
@KimC2311597 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
The sites were private. Campground was clean and the Rangers were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond for us. They were wonderful
@CarlM7183155 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #64
Very nice campground! Host were very friendly and helpful!
@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #32
nice quiet campground
@MikeW4539708 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #9
The night I reserved for camping it was raining heavy all day long. I could not get a refund on my fee. There should be an exception on refunds for bad weather.
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #9
Great Wilderness campsite. Peaceful and private. Clean facilities too.
@LindaWF7F74260 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #6
The campsite was quiet! Had a nice relaxing evening!We were also visited by the campground volunteers they were very welcoming and friendly!
@BrittonW63B954 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #50
Probably a great location in the fall. Very hot in the summer.
@BradleyS383140 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #53
So quiet. I'm told weekend are busy though. Great hike, sorry and not step for FL folks.
@EmmaV29E47F36F · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #19
We had a campsite right near the bathroom path, so we didn’t really have neighbors. Bathrooms are cleaned daily it seemed. Campground host was kind and told us where to get firewood. It was 5 minutes away. Go to the bridge near the James river visitors center. Drive up and down the parkway! Stop at every pull off (there aren’t many). Tent pad was also nice and dry.
@HerbD157EDB399 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #67
Wonderful Campground. Always enjoyed my camping experience at otter Creek Campground. Great Ranger and host.
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #13
This has become a Memorial Day tradition to camp here. Clean bathrooms and campsites. Beautiful area. The only issue we had this time was the campsite was covered in about a foot of leaves we had to clear. Luckily, the campers next to us went a purchased a leaf rake they let us borrow. Can't beat the Blue Ridge Mountains!
@ScottF5762481 · Camped on Oct 28, 2022 at Campsite #60
A very nice little campground. Wonderful overnight stay on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Next time we will plan for a longer stay!
@MaryK8503295 · Camped on Oct 22, 2022 at Campsite #53
Arrived at sunset. Easy to set up camp
@LauraS4657948 · Camped on Oct 20, 2022 at Campsite #2
There are a number of hikes in the area, including along the Otter Creek and a loop trail around Otter Creek. The James River Visitor Center also has picnic tables and two short hikes. The Peaks of Otter area, about 30 miles away, has hikes with greater elevation changes.
Some of the campground sites, both reservable and walk up, are directly on the creek. Most of the sites are flat and wooded.
The campground does not sell firewood, but allowable firewood is available within a miles at the H&H Exxon station in Big Island, VA.
There are no showers at the campground, and the restrooms are quite old and rundown.
Some of the campground sites, both reservable and walk up, are directly on the creek. Most of the sites are flat and wooded.
The campground does not sell firewood, but allowable firewood is available within a miles at the H&H Exxon station in Big Island, VA.
There are no showers at the campground, and the restrooms are quite old and rundown.
@VernonL1194837 · Camped on Oct 17, 2022 at Campsite #53
Camped here for one evening as we were traveling the BRP from mile post 1 to the end (or so we hoped). Our spot was wonderful, and very private. We backed up to a small creek and could only see the person to our left. Beautiful this time of year, and almost no one else in the campground. The restrooms were clean, warm and well lit when the motion lights were on - but bring a flashlight if you er... need to stay a while :)
@LacyS5298505 · Camped on Oct 14, 2022 at Campsite #37
We had a quick weekend getaway and this was our first time staying at Otter Creek. The experience was delightful from start to finish. It was easy to select and book our site, the park ranger on duty was very friendly and helpful, and our camp site was beautiful. Not too close to neighbors. Bathroom facilities were very clean. Everyone there was polite and respectful. Lots of great hiking and sights very nearby!
@RobertV7482587 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #12
This was a clean and quite campground.
@RonH8064686 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #64
Love the campground and the visitor center area
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