Horseshoe Point

Photo · USACE

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

49Sites

38 ftMax rig

The place

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. Click here for the Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html Recreation The lake provides visitors with great boating and swimming opportunities. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 49

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
HPOI	01	standard electric	36 ft	50
HPOI	02	standard electric	35 ft	50
HPOI	03	standard electric	30 ft	50
HPOI	04	standard electric	28 ft	50
HPOI	05	standard electric	26 ft	50
HPOI	06	standard electric	30 ft	50
HPOI	07	standard electric	26 ft	50
HPOI	08	standard electric	30 ft	50
HPOI	09	standard electric	28 ft	50
HPOI	10	standard electric	21 ft	50
HPOI	11	standard electric	38 ft	50
HPOI	12	standard electric	24 ft	50
HPOI	13	standard electric	25 ft	50
HPOI	14	standard electric	25 ft	50
HPOI	15	standard electric	20 ft	50
HPOI	16	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	17	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	18	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	19	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	20	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	21	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	22	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	23	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	24	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	25	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	26	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	27	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	28	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	29	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	30	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
HPOI	31	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	32	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	33	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	34	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
HPOI	35	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	36	standard nonelectric	10 ft	—
HPOI	37	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	38	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
HPOI	39	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
HPOI	40	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	41	standard nonelectric	10 ft	—
HPOI	42	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	43	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	44	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	45	standard nonelectric	10 ft	—
HPOI	46	standard nonelectric	10 ft	—
HPOI	47	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
HPOI	48	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
HPOI	49	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in VA-09. This member’s public-lands record →

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