Philpott Lake

Overview

Philpott Lake is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Henry, Virginia. Nestled in the rugged foothills within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are the lake and surrounding public lands of Philpott Lake. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place to visit. Over 6,000 acres of surrounding land, 3,000 acres of water, and a power plant make up Philpott Project located in portions of Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Congress authorized construction in 1944 for flood control and hydroelectric power generation as the primary purposes, and water supply and recreation as subsequent purposes.

Things to Do at Philpott Lake

Camping Opportunities

Philpott Lake offers 5 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

Deer Island

Price:: $26 per night
Rating:: 4.4 stars (18 reviews)

Goose Point

Price:: $26 - $68 per night
Rating:: 4.6 stars (608 reviews)

Horseshoe Point

Price:: $26 - $34 per night
Rating:: 4.6 stars (130 reviews)

Philpott Park

Price:: $75 per night
Rating:: 4.8 stars (4 reviews)

Salthouse Branch

Price:: $26 - $52 per night
Rating:: 4.3 stars (310 reviews)

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Philpott Lake include:

Nearby Activities

Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Philpott Lake is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

From Roanoke, south on US 220, west on VA 57, north on VA 904.

GPS Coordinates: 36.78116400000000, -80.02369500000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (276) 629-2703

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