Peaks Of Otter Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Peaks of Otter Campground Fee: $30.00 Reservations: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, advance reservations can be made up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. 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… Getting there: From Roanoke, Virginia, take the Blue Ridge Parkway north for 26 miles to Milepost 86. From Bedford, Virginia, follow Route 43 to Blue Ridge Parkway; the campground is on the left before reaching the Parkway. Phone: 540-586-7321 (MAY - OCTOBER) Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233403 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Wayne Bersch