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Places to Stay Camping at Philpott Lake

Camping provided by Army Corps of Engineers
  • Address
    1058 Philpott Dam Road
    Bassett, VA 24055
  • Phone
    877-444-6777 (Reservations)
    276-629-2703 (Philpott Lake)
  • City
    Bassett
    Locality
    Henry
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Philpott Lake offers a wide range of camping with primitive sites, including Deer Island which is only accessible by water, to full-hook up sites. Enjoy a wide spectrum of amenities - picnic shelters, flush toilets, showers, outdoor grills, water fountains, an amphitheater with campfire ring and basketball goal. There's one thing missing - You. If you're lucky, you'll experience nature at a level you never imagined. You may see wildlife such as the gray fox taking care of its young or a bear may be going on a daily stroll - this is nature up close and personal. Reservations require a 2 day notice and must be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.

Camping available at:

Goose Point- Open April 1 through October 31.
Jamison Mill- Open April 1 through October 31.
Horseshoe Point- May 1 through September 30.
Salthouse Branch- Open April 1 through October 31.
Deer Island- Open April 1 through October 31. Accessible only by water.

Camping also available at the Philpott Marina Group Campground.

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Region

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Last Updated: 03/15/2016

What's Nearby

  • Philpott Marina Group Campground
    Philpott Marina Group Campground
    300 Group Campground Road
    Bassett, VA 24055
    0.23 MI
  • Philpott Marina
    Philpott Marina
    300 Boat Dock Rd
    Bassett, VA 24055
    0.24 MI
  • Calico Rock at Philpott Lake
    Calico Rock at Philpott Lake
    1058 Philpott Dam Rd
    Bassett, VA 24055
    0.31 MI
  • Blue Falls at Philpott Lake
    Blue Falls at Philpott Lake
    1058 Philpott Dam Rd
    Bassett, VA 24055
    0.31 MI
  • Smith River Access at Philpott Dam
    Smith River Access at Philpott Dam
    1058 Philpott Dam Road
    Bassett, VA 24055
    0.32 MI

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