Peaks of Otter is an outstanding campground for families with children. It's an NPS campground of the old CCC type, as are all the other Blue Ridge Parkway federal facilities. These facilities were originally designed for car camping back in the 30s, and indeed loops A and B are very nice for this purpose. Loop T was adapted for RV use. There are about 50 sites in loop T. My motorhome is 28 feet and could fit in almost any of the spots. I can think of maybe ten sites in the loop which could accommodate a diesel pusher. Being an NPS facility: there are of course no games, pool, etc., but for ranger programs, exhibits (i.e. the nature center and Johnson Farm), kid-friendly hikes, fishing, and all the other things NPS is known for, it's more than adequate. The camp bus operates to the top of Sharp Top mountain and it's well worth the price of admission. Peaks seems fairly lightly traveled. It's south of the Shenandoah NP crowds and I have never seen the campground full except during mid-October. Strange, because I have traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway many, many times by RV and consider it the best in-park facility. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We had a great time at this campground. Just remember it is a "camp" ground. No electric no water, mostly private, woodsy, sites. I could see where improvements could be made. Fix up picnic tables, a little gravel here and there but all in all a good camp area. We like to be in the woods with wildlife and lots of shade trees. Fire pits are in good shape. Roads into and around the park are paved and in good shape. Dump station works well and is graded properly. Lots of hiking only trails are available. Camp store and gift shop are well stocked. One of the few restaurants on the Blue ridge parkway is located near the campground and serves very good food. Great trip, just be prepared to be self contained! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

It's too bad. To see our National Parks fall into this sad state. This park has so much potential, but is so badly outdated that it was almost completely vacant during the 4 days we were there. Nearly half of the sites are closed, apparently because no one uses them. Picnic tables are covered with moss and rotting. All the sites are small, and not well maintained. The rest rooms were not cleaned once during our four nights there. There are no showers, no electricity, minimal ranger programs, excellent hiking, a pretty lake, but a very unpleasant and unhelpful camp host. Perhaps he likes the park to himself, which he is getting, and our tax $$$$$ are going for this??? It's sad to see. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.