Philpott Park
Philpott Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.77611, -80.03694
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 276-629-2703
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Philpott Park
Overview Philpott Park 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 to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. 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 features an overlook where visitors have spectacular views of Philpott Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers one group camping area and one day-use group picnic shelter. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and drinking water. A boat ramp, playground, and hiking trail are on-site. The Powerhouse, Dam and Visitor Center are located in the park. 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 includ
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kevin's Express · 7.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Salthouse Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Horseshoe Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Jamison Mill Park | Public campground | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Third Turn Camping Area | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
| Crossings Corner Camping Area | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.