Peaks of Otter Campground
National Park Service campground in Blue Ridge Parkway, near Asheville, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 141 sites it is the #5 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 23% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (77 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 141 of 141 sites; campfires allowed on 141 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~22 mi, Lynchburg ~25 mi, Blacksburg ~47 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers8 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaks of Otter Connector Trails | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Abbott Lake Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Flat Top National Recreation Trail | 0.2 mi | 4.5 | NPS |
| Harkening Hill Trail | 0.3 mi | 2.4 | NPS |
| Elk Run Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Sharp Top Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.4 | NPS |
| Johnson Farm Loop Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Sharp Top Summit Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Glenwood Horse | 2.2 mi | 15.9 | USFS |
| Fallingwater Cascades National Recreation Trail | 2.2 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Glenwood Horse Trail | 2.2 mi | 15.9 | NPS |
| Fallingwater | 2.3 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
+ 4 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
18.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 18.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Horse | 2.2 mi | 15.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Fallingwater | 2.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Little Cove Mountain | 4.5 mi | 1.8 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyPicnickingStar GazingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaks of Otter Campground National Park Service |
0.1 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 16 (56.5 mi) |
| North Creek George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
6.9 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 22 (118.7 mi) |
| Hopper Creek Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
9.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 24 (132.3 mi) |
| Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
9.9 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 22 (102.5 mi) |
| Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
9.9 | VA | — | 40 | — | 55 ft | yes | Reserve | 22 (102.5 mi) |
| Natural Bridge State Park Campground Natural Bridge State Park |
12.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 10 (24.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.