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Horseshoe Point
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Henry · Virginia · Philpott Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Philpott Lake |
| Location | Henry · Virginia · Philpott Lake · 36.83306, -80.06333 · Map |
| Sites | 49 public sites counted from the federal listing — 34 standard nonelectric; 15 standard electric |
| 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 15 of 49 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 15 of 49 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 49 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 49 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 38 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 6 sites · 35 ft: 3 sites · 40 ft: 0 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 49 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (540) 365-7385 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 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
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 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · Henry VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGoose Point
2 mi straight-line · BASSETT VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPhilpott Park
4 mi straight-line · BASSETT VirginiaNPSNational Park ServiceRock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
15 mi straight-line · Floyd VirginiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceCaldwell Fields Group Campground
38 mi straight-line · Blacksburg Virginia
Trip Card — Horseshoe Point
Henry · Virginia · Philpott Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Henry · Virginia · Philpott Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 15 |
| Max RV | Up to 38 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 49 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233515 · 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.