Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
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.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 68 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | 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 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 68 no-hookup individual sites.
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“The Otter Creek Trail was a good hike!”
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“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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| $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
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 71 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 15 mi from campground
$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 37 mi from campground
$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 7 · 93 mi from campground
$207/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Roanoke area · 3 hr · from $82/person

Roanoke area · 3 hr · from $109/person

Roanoke area · 2 hr · from $50/person

Roanoke area · 1 hr · from $19/person
For May weekends, book about 54 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 21 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 21 days ahead | 54 days ahead | 15 days ahead | 43 days ahead |
| June | 13 days ahead | 42 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 66 days ahead |
| July | 10 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 17 days ahead | 55 days ahead |
| August | 7 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 11 days ahead | 48 days ahead |
| September | 11 days ahead | 25 days ahead | 15 days ahead | 56 days ahead |
| October | 16 days ahead | 32 days ahead | 37 days ahead | 94 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (5,278 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
68 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tents only, no power
45 sites · $30/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
23 sites · $30/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Roanoke area · 3 days · from $24/person

Roanoke area · 2 hr · from $23/person

Roanoke area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $13/person

Roanoke area · 1 hr · from $19/person