Goose Point
GOOSE POINT
Part of Philpott Lake
Overview
Goose Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for visitors.
Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html
Facilities
The campground has spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers 63 campsites, 53 of which have electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.
For family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground and amphitheater are also on-site.
During non-peak season (November-March), the campground and bathhouses are closed. The boat ramp is open and there is a vault toilet. No drinking water is available.
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (276) 344-8878.Important Notices
Access road and park roads are hilly, winding and narrow and may be difficult for larger RVs to navigate.
Two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
A fee of $7/day will be charged for extra vehicles at the campground.
Park gates closed 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Alcohol is prohibited.
- 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
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From HWY 220, take the Bassett, VA exit onto HWY 57 West. Go approximately 10 miles to Goose Point Road. Look for brown Goose Point Park sign, turn right, then go 5 miles on a paved road to the park entrance.
Contact Information
Phone: (276) 629-1847
4780 Goose Point RoadBASSETT, VA 24055
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 27, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop LOOC, Type Standard Electric
