Goose Point
Goose Point is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.80389, -80.05722
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (276) 629-1847
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Goose Point
Overview Goose Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for visitors. 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. 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 campground has spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers 63 campsites, 53 of which have electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. For family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground and amphitheater are also on-site. During non-peak season (November-March), the campground and bathhouses are closed. The boat ramp is open and there is a vault toilet. No drinking water is available. 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. Contact Info For fa
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kevin's Express · 9.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salthouse Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Horseshoe Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Philpott Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Jamison Mill Park | Public campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Floyd Family Campground | RV park | 13 mi | — | — |
| Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping | National park campground | 15 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.