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Horseshoe Point

Philpott Lake

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Summary

Horseshoe Point Campground is a rural, scenic destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, perfect for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. Visitors can enjoy a variety of amenities, including electric and water hookups, a beach, boat ramp, dock, picnic shelter, and playground, plus a wide array of wildlife to observe. Nearby attractions include Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area.

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.

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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 miles of hiking and biking trails surround Philpott Lake, allowing visitors to get out and explore this scenic area.

Facilities

The park offers both camping and day-use facilities: 15 campsites with electric and water hookups are available, as well as 34 primitive sites without hookups.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. For additional family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, picnic shelter and playground are also on-site.

Natural Features

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.

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.
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Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Salthouse Branch
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1.9mi
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2.0mi 100%
Bunkhouse, Group Sites And Yurts
Fairy Stone State Park
3.6mi
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3.7mi
Red Electric / Water
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3.7mi
Yellow E/W
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3.7mi
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