Overview
Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is located in a rural and sparsely populated part of Franklin County near the small community of Henry.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(72 of 110 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(89 of 110 campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(89 of 110 campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(87 of 110 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 12)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 4)
Pets Allowed
(89 of 110 campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(89 of 110 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Water Hookup
(43 of 110 campsites have Water Hookup)
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.
Recreation
The lake provides visitors with great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie and catfish.A 1/2-mile nature loop and a 1/2-mile interpretive trail are available in the campground. Many additional miles of hiking and biking trails surround Philpott Lake, allowing visitors to get out and explore this scenic area.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 132ft
tent-Up to 132ft
trailer-Up to 132ft
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.