Campsite Check in and Check out times are changing for the 2025 Recreation Season!
Beginning April 1, 2025, campsite check out time will be 2:00 PM, and check in time will be 3:00 PM. Reservations made for the rest of 2024 season (October 31, 2024) will not be affected by this change.
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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
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.
Campsite Check in and Check out times are changing for the 2025 Recreation Season!
Beginning April 1, 2025, campsite check out time will be 2:00 PM, and check in time will be 3:00 PM. Reservations made for the rest of 2024 season (October 31, 2024) will not be affected by this change.
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.
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.
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.
The lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area, which includes 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.
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.
3950 Horseshoe Point Road Henry VA 24102
For campground inquiries, please call: (540) 365-7385
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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.
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