Horseshoe Point
HORSESHOE POINT
Part of Philpott Lake
Overview
Horseshoe Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virgina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is located in a rural and sparsely populated part of Franklin County near the small community of Henry.
Philpott Lake's clear water and natural shoreline make it a unique place for visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping.
Click here for the Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html
Facilities
The park offers both camping and day-use facilities: 15 campsites with electric and water hookups are available, as well as 34 primitive sites without hookups.Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. For additional family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, picnic shelter and playground are also on-site.
Natural Features
Philpott Lake covers 2,900 acres and has 100 miles of shoreline. The lake's steep, rocky banks meet beautiful mixed forests of oak, maple, hickory, pine and cedar.Wildlife is abundant throughout the area: Deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons, and a variety of songbirds and waterfowl are commonly viewed.
Recreation
The lake provides visitors with great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie and catfish.Many miles of hiking and biking trails surround Philpott Lake, allowing visitors to get out and explore this scenic area.
Nearby Attractions
The lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area, which includes 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.Important Notices
Two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
A fee of $7/day will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground.
Park gates closed 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
No alcohol allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From HWY 220, turn onto Henry Road (SR-605) and go 8 miles. Turn left onto Horseshoe Point Road and follow signs to the park.
Contact Information
Phone: (540) 365-7385
3950 Horseshoe Point RoadHenry, VA 24102
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 26, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop HPOI, Type Standard Nonelectric
