Salthouse Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Philpott Lake, near Henry, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 110 sites it is the #7 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 8% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (95 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (43 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 89 of 110 sites; campfires allowed on 73 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~32 mi, Blacksburg ~35 mi, Lynchburg ~65 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
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
9.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 9.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Trail | 3.5 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Little Mountain Falls Trail | 3.6 mi | 3.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Turkey Ridge Trail | 3.6 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mountain View Trail | 3.9 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Horse Camp Trail | 4.4 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | OSM |
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
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Point Philpott Lake |
1.2 | VA | — | 62 | E 50A W | 82 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Horseshoe Point Philpott Lake |
1.9 | VA | — | 49 | E 50A W | 38 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Philpott Park Philpott Lake |
2.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Jamison Mill Park Franklin County Parks & Recreation |
3.1 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Fairy Stone State Park Campground Fairy Stone State Park |
3.9 | VA | $27–$37 | — | E W | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| North Lot Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
16.3 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
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.