Horseshoe Point

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·Philpott Lake

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have pull through)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 6)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have full)

  • Water Hookup

    (15 of 49 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Campsite with picnic table and lantern post. - Credits: USACE
Children's playground surrounded with wood chips and nestled in the forest. - Credits: USACE
Campsite parking spur with steps that lead to the camping area and barbeque. - Credits: USACE
Horseshoe Point campsite with picnic table, surrounded by forest. - Credits: USACE
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

Large sandy beach and roped-off swim area at Horseshoe Point. - Credits: USACE
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 38ft

  • tent-Up to 38ft

  • trailer-Up to 38ft

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.

Additional Information