Peaks of Otter Campground
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The Peaks of Otter Campground is nestled between the bases of two dominating mountains in the rolling hills of Virginia, where campers enjoy a rare serenity in a rustic setting. The 24-acre Abbott Lake is one of the biggest attractions the Peaks of Otter has to offer, well stocked with smallmouth bass and bluegill, and a crystal-clear mountain stream winds through the nearby picnic area. Hiking opportunities range from demanding climbs of 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. Deer and wild turkey are spotted daily, and many rare species of birds reside or migrate along the mountain ranges. Summer interpretive programs let visitors learn about the wildlife and the history of the area. Campsites are shaded under an umbrella of thick trees and provide picnic tables, lantern poles, and campfire rings and grills. The campground also offers flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station. Alongside 60 sites available for advance reservation, there are 79 first-come, first-served campsites, booked in person at the campground kiosk. Three mountain peaks sitting atop a thick blanket of forest make up the Peaks of Otter, a recreational oasis spanning acre upon acre of rolling landscape along the Blue Ridge Parkway — a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant are within walking distance of the campground, as is the Sharp Top Country Store, where restaurant dining, grab-and-go meals, snacks, souvenirs, camping supplies, firewood and ice are all readily available. The Johnson Farm, an old mountain farmstead restored and preserved to look as it did in the mid-1800s, is just a short walk away, and another restored historic structure, Aunt Polly's Ordinary, sits on the northeastern shore of Abbott Lake.
- Pet friendly
Location
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A01
Loop A · RV NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Max Vehicle Length
- 23
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Full
Campsites141
Thaxton, VA
Approximate location
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
7 sites
Campfires allowed
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 23 ft, up to 36 ft
RV
Typically 28 ft, up to 50 ft
Tent
Typically 12 ft, up to 14 ft
Birding
Camping
Day Use Area
Fishing
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Interpretive Programs
Photography
Picnicking
Star Gazing
Visitor Center
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Typically 1, up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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