Philpott Park

Overview

Philpott Park is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

276-629-2703

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Philpott Park, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Salthouse BranchHike · 2.6 mi from camp

  Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Recreation.gov

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• Virginia Avenue TrailheadTrailhead · 9.4 mi from campShow on map
• Mayo River TrailHike · 2.5 mi long · 14.9 mi from campShow on map
• Mayo River TrailHike · 2.5 mi long · 14.9 mi from campShow on map
• Redbud TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 14.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Byrd’s Loop TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 16.3 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Little MountainPeak · 1,506 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Stuarts KnobPeak · 1,385 ft · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• White FallsWaterfall · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bob White Covered BridgeViewpoint · 11.6 mi from camp

  The Bob White Covered Bridge, also known as the Lower Covered Bridge or Woolwine Covered Bridge, was a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spanned the Smith River in Patrick County… Wikipedia

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• Fall Creek FallsWaterfall · 16.5 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Mayo River Trail.

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Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.