US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Franklin County, Virginia.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Philpott Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 110 |
| Site types | 43 standard, electric, 32 tent only no electric, 21 boat in, 14 standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 44 sites (water at 44) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 90 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (540) 365-7005 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia'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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Salthouse Branch Campground is in Franklin County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.