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Outdoors and Sports Peaks of Otter

  • Address
    Mile Post 86 Blue Ridge Parkway
    Bedford, VA 24523
  • Phone
    540-586-4357
    540-586-4496 (Peaks of Otter Visitors Center)
    540-586-7321 (Peaks of Otter Campground)
  • City
    Bedford
    Locality
    Bedford City
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The Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill - have dominated the view in this region of Virginia for centuries, first attracting the attention of Native Americans who saw the area as a rich hunting ground. Famous naturalists and such notable historic figures as Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee wrote about or visited the Peaks of Otter during their lives.

 The summit of Flat Top or Sharp Top offers a unique opportunity to enjoy spectacular scenic vistas and sunrises. Interpretative programs, wildlife exhibits, walking trails, self guided wildflower walks, picnic areas, campground, restaurant and lodge are available in this developed area of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Shuttle bus service close to the summit of Sharp Top is available.

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Region

Central Virginia

Last Updated: 06/21/2016

What's Nearby

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    Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 86
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  • Blue Ridge Parkway: Bedford
    Blue Ridge Parkway: Bedford
    Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 86
    Bedford, VA 24523
    0.31 MI
  • Peaks of Otter Lodge
    Peaks of Otter Lodge
    85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy
    Bedford, VA 24523
    0.31 MI
  • Peaks of Otter Campground
    Peaks of Otter Campground
    Mile Post 86 Blue Ridge Parkway
    Bedford, VA 24523
    0.32 MI
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    Graham Ordinary
    8578 Peaks Rd.
    Bedford, VA 24523
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