§ 02 — OVERVIEW
As Otter Creek descends to the James River, the Blue Ridge Parkway dips to its lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. This area's abundant water and warmer temperatures support plant and animal communities that are unlike those found at other areas on the Parkway.
A short walk along the Trail of Trees or a hike along the clear, cool waters of Otter Creek will give ample proof that there is more to the Blue Ridge Parkway than mountain-top vistas.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
820 ft
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 37.5756, -79.3388 37°34'32"N, 79°20'20"W Campground is located at Parkway Milepost 60.9 in Virginia.
Weather Notes
The Parkway varies in elevation from under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Weather can vary tremendously. Higher elevations can be cloudy and foggy while lower elevations are clear. Temperatures along the Parkway are often cooler than in surrounding foothills. Carry a jacket or blanket and emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of changing weather conditions and approaching weather systems, as summer heat can bring afternoon thunderstorms.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Otter Creek Campground Fee
Per night charge for campsites is posted in each campground and available at www.nps.gov/blri. Holders of the Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access passes are entitled to a 50% discount on the base fee of the site physically occupied by the pass holder. Passes can be obtained at all campgrounds.
RV Information
Up to 80 ft
Maximum RV Length
23 RV-only sites of 69 total
68 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Today
87°F
Mostly Sunny
6 mph E
Tue
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 6 mph S
Wed
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 7 mph SW
Thu
95°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 5 mph W
Fri
95°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph W
Sat
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph NW
Sun
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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