Salthouse Branch Campground Philpott Lake Virginia
Salthouse Branch Overview
Salthouse Branch Park campground is located on Philpott Lake and offers 93 campsites (44 campsites with water and electricity) for tents, trailers and RVs. There are also 21 boat-in campsites available. The campground is open mid-March through October. It has modern restrooms with flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a sanitary dump station and campfire center. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Firewood is also available for sale from the campground host.
This is also a Corp of Engineers (COE) park and seniors can take advantage of a 50% discount on campsite fees.
Salthouse Branch Park is located on 3,000-acre Philpott Lake in a mountainous, heavily forested and rural part of Franklin County, VA. The lake is about 3,000 acres with 100 miles of shoreline. It offers a variety of water sports including some great fishing, boating and swimming. Other recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, picnicking, hunting and wildlife viewing.
Fairy Stone State Park and Goose Point Park are also in the area.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Dock
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Pier
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Visitor Center
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Visitor Center
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Henry, Virginia 24102
276 629-2703
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Campsite Types
- Boat
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
93
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
44 w/ Electric & Water
Season:
Mid March – Late October
Elevation:
1017
Salthouse Branch Comments & Reviews
Visited Salthouse Branch Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Salthouse Branch?
Should mention that it is a (COE) Corp of engineers park.
Many seniors looking for their discount will love that it is 1/2 price.
I have reserved site 06 at SaltHouse Branch for next spring.
Does this site have a sewer hookup ?
Do any sites at this cg have a sewer hookup at the site?
Thank you
Hi Gary,
Salthouse Branch campsite #6 has water and electric hookups, but not sewer. Also, none of the campsites have sewer hookups. There are 44 with water & electric.
What is the date that someone can be reached by phone at SaltHouse Branch ?
Thank you .
I was wondering if they allowed golf carts there, as I can’t walk really well
Hi Pamela,
We’re not sure if Salthouse Branch campground allows golf carts. You may try giving the park/campground a call to confirm: (540) 365-7005
Is the swimming area open? If so, do you have to pay a fee to swim? Do you have to pay to park? Salt house
Yes, the swimming area is open and the lake is open for swimming, boating, fishing, etc. There is an entrance fee for day-use/parking, but I’m not sure what that is. You can try calling the park to confirm: 540-365-7005
We really love this campground!
Use it multiple times a season.
Walking, swimming, sitting by the fire and meeting other campers makes for a great retreat.