Deer Island
Deer Island is a boat-access only campground with 21 primitive sites available by reservation only. The sites are non-site specific. The closest launch ramp for Deer Island, from April 1st through October 31st, is located in the Salthouse Branch campground. During our non-peak season, from November 1st until March 31st, you may launch from Twin Ridge, Goose Point, or Ramp 1. Potable water and pit toilets are located on the island.
Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html
Notifications and Alerts
Campsite check in and check out times are changing for the 2025 season!
Beginning January 1, 2025, campsite check out time will be 2:00 PM, and check in will be 3:00 PM. Reservations for dates through the end of 2024 (December 31, 2024) will not be affected.
Need to Know
Two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
A fee of $7/day will be charged for extra vehicles at the campground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Physical Address
620 Salthouse Branch Rd. Henry VA 24102
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 540-365-7005
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The closest launch ramp for Deer Island, from April 1st through October 31st, is located in the Salthouse Branch campground. During our non-peak season, from November 1st until March 31st, you may launch from Twin Ridge, Goose Point, or Ramp 1 near the Philpott Marina.
Available Campsites
- Site 1D - 21D 9, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 11, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 14, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 12, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 1, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 16, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 6, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 5, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 19, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 10, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 3, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 15, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 8, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 2, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 4, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 18, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 20, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 13, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 17, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 7, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
- Site 1D - 21D 21, Loop Deer Island, Type Boat IN
