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Horseshoe Point

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Philpott Lake, near Henry, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
49overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
38 ftmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
9.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 49 sites it is the #15 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 84% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (38 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (15 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 49 of 49 sites; campfires allowed on 49 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~31 mi, Blacksburg ~34 mi, Lynchburg ~65 mi.

Site mix

Electric15
Water hookup15

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

9.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 9.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Lakeshore Trail3.1 mi0.8UnratedOSM
Turkey Ridge Trail3.2 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Little Mountain Falls Trail3.6 mi3.2UnratedOSM
Mountain View Trail3.7 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Horse Camp Trail4.3 mi1.4UnratedOSM

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Jamison Mill Park
Franklin County Parks & Recreation
1.3VA—— — —— ?0
Salthouse Branch
Philpott Lake
1.9VA—110 E 50A W 95 ftyes Reserve0
Goose Point
Philpott Lake
2.0VA—62 E 50A W 82 ftyes Reserve0
Fairy Stone State Park Campground
Fairy Stone State Park
3.9VA$27–$37— E W 30 ftyes Reserve0
Philpott Park
Philpott Lake
4.2VA—— — —— Reserve0
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
Blue Ridge Parkway
15.2VA$10–$158 — —yes Reserve5 (15.5 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 m… read the full description on Recreation.gov