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Otter Creek Campground

Campground · National park in Amherst County, Virginia.

68Campsites
7.2 miTo Lynchburg Reservoir
66 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byNational Park Service (Blue Ridge Parkway)
Campsites68
Site types45 tent only no electric, 23 rv no electric
Longest RV/trailer site66 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(434) 299-5125
AddressMilepost 60.9 Blue Ridge Parkway
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Otter Creek Campground

Otter Creek Campground is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. Picturesque Otter Creek winds through this quiet, rustic campground. Night skies are spectacular here, and there are several nearby trails to hike including the Otter Creek Trail, which is accessible from the campground. Just imagine enjoying the crackle of an evening campfire with the murmur of the creek in the background! Relax.... Recreation The James River/Otter Creek recreation area has fishing in Otter Lake and a number of hiking trails including Trail of Trees, Otter Creek, Otter Lake Loop, and James River Canal.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Otter Creek Campground is in Amherst County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.