Peaks Of Otter Campground

About

Peaks of Otter Campground occupies a scenic location at milepost 85.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, where Sharp Top and Flat Top mountains dominate the Virginia skyline. The campground features 139 sites spread across three loops (A, B, and T), with 60 sites available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov and 79 sites held for first-come-first-served campers. Both tent and RV camping are accommodated, though no electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Facilities include comfort stations with flush toilets, potable water spigots, and a dump station. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Bears frequent the area, so food storage lockers are provided and campers must maintain clean camps. Only USDA or state-certified heat-treated firewood is permitted; collecting dead and down wood from nearby areas is allowed. The 24-acre Abbott Lake sits nearby, stocked with smallmouth bass and bluegill. Hiking options range from the flat lakeside trail to demanding summit climbs. The historic Peaks of Otter Lodge with restaurant and the Sharp Top Country Store are within walking distance, offering meals, camping supplies, firewood, and ice.

Directions

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.