Horseshoe Point
Horseshoe Point is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.83306, -80.06333
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (540) 365-7385
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Horseshoe Point
Overview 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. 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 commonl
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kevin's Express · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Mill Park | Public campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Salthouse Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Goose Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Philpott Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Floyd Family Campground | RV park | 11 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.