Virginia / Henry County

Philpott Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates April through October. The group camping area is managed by Henry County Parks and Recreation.

About

Philpott Park is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park offers a group camping area and day-use picnic shelter with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, and drinking water. An on-site boat ramp, playground, hiking trail, and the Philpott Dam Visitor Center provide plenty of recreational opportunities. Philpott Lake covers 2,900 acres with 100 miles of shoreline where steep, rocky banks meet beautiful mixed forests of oak, maple, hickory, pine and cedar. The lake's clear water makes it ideal for boating, swimming, and fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Many miles of hiking and biking trails surround the lake, allowing visitors to explore this scenic area. Wildlife is abundant throughout the area, with deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons, and a variety of songbirds and waterfowl commonly viewed. The lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area, providing access to over 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.

Directions

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

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