Philpott Park

About

Philpott Park is a group campground nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake, a 2,900-acre reservoir with 100 miles of shoreline in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Managed by Henry County Parks and Recreation, it's the only group camping area on Philpott Lake, making it ideal for family reunions, scout troops, and other gatherings. The campground offers 10 camping spaces with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections, with additional space for tent camping. Facilities include a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, a picnic shelter with tables, fire rings, outdoor grills, an amphitheatre with campfire ring, and a basketball court. A boat ramp provides direct lake access for fishing and boating. Philpott Lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The area features miles of hiking and biking trails, and the lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area with 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.

Directions

From HWY 220, take the Bassett, VA exit onto State Highway 57 West. Stay on 57 West for approximately 6 miles to Philpott Dam Road. Look for brown Philpott Dam sign, turn right and go one mile to the Philpott Park entrance.