Peaks of Otter Lodge

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Peaks of Otter Lodge Set on the Peaks of Otter Lake, this scenic, pared-down
hotel is a 6-minute walk from Johnson's Orchards and 11 miles from the town of
Bedford.
(3431)

The low-key rooms feature coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs (no
cell-phone service); most also have lake or mountain views. The property is surrounded by hiking trails, and there's a restaurant with lake
views that serves regional cuisine and seafood buffets. There's also shuttle
transportation to Sharp Top Mountain and local vineyards.

🦐 🍤 🐟 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 🐟 🍤 🦐Our End of Season Seafood Buffet is happening Friday, November 6th, and it’s our last b...
10/14/2026

🦐 🍤 🐟 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 🐟 🍤 🦐
Our End of Season Seafood Buffet is happening Friday, November 6th, and it’s our last big send-off before we close for the season.

Come hungry. Come with family and friends. Come say goodbye to the Peaks for the year the best way we know how: with a table full of seafood and Sharp Top out the window. 🏔️

📅 Friday, November 6th
📍 Peaks of Otter Restaurant & Lodge, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway
🕔 Beginning at 4:30
💲 $45/person, $15 add-on for unlimited crab legs.

Thank you for an incredible season. We’d love to see you one more time before we close. 💛

The Common Snapping Turtle 🐢 A Modern-Day Link to Dinosaurs 🦕😮Abbott Lake is home to a number of snapping turtles - the ...
10/05/2026

The Common Snapping Turtle 🐢 A Modern-Day Link to Dinosaurs 🦕😮

Abbott Lake is home to a number of snapping turtles - the largest freshwater turtle in Virginia, and the second largest freshwater turtle in the United States. A full-grown snapper can top over 50 pounds!!

Snapping turtles have been living in our North American wetlands almost unchanged for millions of years. They coexisted with the dinosaurs and are often called “living fossils”.

🎃🍂Mountain air and a little fall magic. Join us at Peaks of Otter Lodge for our first annual pumpkin carving contest!🗓Sa...
10/04/2026

🎃🍂Mountain air and a little fall magic.

Join us at Peaks of Otter Lodge for our first annual pumpkin carving contest!

🗓Saturday, October 24
⏰️4:00pm-6:00pm
📍Peaks of Otter Lodge, Lawn at Abbott Lake

🎃$10 per person
🎃$15 for a group of 2
💛Price includes your pumpkin
🏆Contest judging

Carve your best creation, then let the judging begin. Whether you go spooky, silly, or totally original, bring your creativity and go for a win.

🍂Come carve. Come compete. Come make some mountain memories. ⛰️

Sign up at https://peaksofotter.com/

It’s the last Milepost Music event of the season! We couldn’t ask for a more perfect day ☀️Don’t miss Root2Music live on...
09/27/2026

It’s the last Milepost Music event of the season! We couldn’t ask for a more perfect day ☀️

Don’t miss Root2Music live on the lawn in front of Abbott Lake from 2-4 🎻🎶

⛺️🎲 Camping fun for everyone! 🌲Looking for something to do around the campsite? We have games for kids, adults, and the ...
09/26/2026

⛺️🎲 Camping fun for everyone! 🌲

Looking for something to do around the campsite? We have games for kids, adults, and the whole family. From friendly competition to laid-back campfire fun, bring along a game and make some memories on your next outdoor adventure. 😀 🏕

😀 Fun for eveyone
🎲 Games for all ages
⛺️ Perfect for camping and campfires

Stop by our Sharp Top Store to pick up a game for your next camping adventure. 🌲

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Seafood Buffet last night! 🦐🦀 The dining room was full, the plates were piled...
09/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Seafood Buffet last night! 🦐🦀 The dining room was full, the plates were piled high, and it was great seeing so many familiar faces (and plenty of new ones too).

We also had a very special guest: Calvin Rice, the man who started the Peaks of Otter seafood buffet back in the '70s, stopped by to try it for himself. He gave us a thumbs up 👍 and shared a few pointers from his years running it.

Getting Calvin's approval means a lot to our whole team. This buffet has been a tradition up here for decades because of what he built, and we're grateful for his input as we work to revive it. Thank you, Calvin!

To everyone who joined us, thanks for being part of a Peaks tradition. We hope to see you at the next one! 🏔️

👣🌲Bigfoot has been spotted!👀Our adorable Bigfoot plushies are here and ready to join you on your next adventure. Whether...
09/26/2026

👣🌲Bigfoot has been spotted!👀

Our adorable Bigfoot plushies are here and ready to join you on your next adventure. Whether you are a Bigfoot believer, a camping fan, or just love a good woodland mystery, this fuzzy friend is the perfect companion. ⛺️🌄

Stop by the Sharp Top Store to get your Bigfoot plush before he disappears back into the woods. 🌲👣

🏕🔥Everything you need for your next camping adventure. From firewood for the perfect campfire to essential camping suppl...
09/25/2026

🏕🔥Everything you need for your next camping adventure.

From firewood for the perfect campfire to essential camping supplies and outdoor gear, we have you covered. ⛺️🌲

📍Stop in and see what we have for your next adventure.

Sharp Top Store
🗓Open 7 days a week
⏰️9:00am-5:00pm

🌄See you in the mountains.

🍂✨️Weekend Events✨️🍂🦐Seafood Buffet🗓Friday, September 25⏰️4:30-8:00🎣Fall Free Fishing Days-fishing pole rentals availabl...
09/25/2026

🍂✨️Weekend Events✨️🍂

🦐Seafood Buffet
🗓Friday, September 25
⏰️4:30-8:00

🎣Fall Free Fishing Days-fishing pole rentals available at the front desk.
🗓Friday- Suday, September 25-27
⏰Dawn-Dusk
✨️Visit DWR for more information: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/free-fishing-days/

🎵Root 2 Music
🗓Sunday, September 27
⏰️️2:00-4:00
✨️Bring a chair or blanket. Concessions will be available for purchase.

See you this weekend. 🌄

Address

85554 Blue Rdg Pkwy
Bedford, VA
24523

Telephone

+18663879905

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