Goose Point
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — BASSETT · Virginia · Philpott Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Philpott Lake |
| Location | BASSETT · Virginia · Philpott Lake · 36.80389, -80.05722 · Map |
| Sites | 62 public sites counted from the federal listing — 52 standard electric; 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 53 of 62 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 53 of 62 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 62 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 62 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 82 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 47 sites · 30 ft: 44 sites · 35 ft: 43 sites · 40 ft: 28 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 63 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (276) 629-1847 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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
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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (276) 344-8878. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Henry VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHorseshoe Point
2 mi straight-line · Henry VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPhilpott Park
2 mi straight-line · BASSETT VirginiaNPSNational Park ServiceRock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
15 mi straight-line · Floyd VirginiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceCaldwell Fields Group Campground
40 mi straight-line · Blacksburg Virginia
Trip Card — Goose Point
BASSETT · Virginia · Philpott Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | BASSETT · Virginia · Philpott Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 53 |
| Max RV | Up to 82 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 62 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233687 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.