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| Location | Big Island, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $30/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (129 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 80 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 23 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Otter Creek Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Asheville. It lists 23 RV or RV/tent sites and 45 tent sites for rigs up to 71 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 68 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 059 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 038 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 030 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 063 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 065 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 049 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (129 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Good campground for an overnight stay. The Otter Creek Trail was a good hike!”
“I showed up late but it was easy to find my site and I had a peaceful night in my truck camper.”
“Beautiful spot, close to multiple hiking trails. Fire pit and grate were helpful. Bathroom facilities were clean. Highly recommend.”
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Otter Creek Campground sits at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation about 649 feet above sea level where a ribbon of Otter Creek threads through a quieter, more verdant valley than the high peaks farther north. The creek and nearby Otter Lake shape the campground's character: expect the constant murmur of moving water, rich early-morning and dusk wildlife activity (look for beaver lodges and dams on tributary streams), and clear views of the night sky that are less interrupted by elevation haze. Trails fan out directly from the site, including the Otter Creek Trail that leads to the James River Visitor Center, the short Otter Lake Loop for shoreline viewing, the interpretive Trail of Trees through a shaded drainage, and the Canal Lock Trail with access to a restored Battery Creek Lock and exhibits about the James River and Kanawha Canal. These elements make the spot a good base not only for camping but for fishing in Otter Lake, hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and exploring the Parkway by car or bike; the visitor center adds a historic-and-cultural component that complements the outdoor activities. Practical details matter here: the campground has a total of 68 sites 23 designated for RV use and 45 for tents laid out in two loops (Loop A contains 23 sites; Loop B contains 45 sites). Sites come with grills, picnic tables and lantern posts, and the campground provides flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station. Reservation options are split: 39 sites can be reserved in advance while 29 campsites are held for first-come, first-served visitors; those FCFS sites are not tracked on Recreation.gov and must be claimed in person at the campground kiosk. Otter Creek is accessed from the Parkway near the James River area roughly a one-mile drive from the Parkway ramp with the site reachable from Lynchburg in about a 25-mile drive to the Parkway entrance or in roughly 16 miles along the Parkway from the Lexington/Buena Vista direction. For up-to-date seasonal openings, fees and exact reservation procedures consult Recreation.gov or the James River Visitor Center before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| – |
| – |
| $30 |
| 034 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 048 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 036 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 061 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 069 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 056 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 029 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 052 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 060 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 044 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 050 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 067 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 068 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 013 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 047 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 30 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Otter Creek Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights25 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
