Can you reserve a site at Horseshoe Point?

Yes, Horseshoe Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Point?

38 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Horseshoe Point.

Are campfires allowed at Horseshoe Point?

Campfires are allowed at Horseshoe Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Horseshoe Point, Virginia — 49 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 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.

The facts

49 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 38 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: HPOI

Site types

34 Standard Nonelectric
15 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

49 campsites at Horseshoe Point

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
02	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
03	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
04	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
05	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	6	🐾
06	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
07	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	26 ft	6	🐾
08	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
09	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
10	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	21 ft	6	🐾
11	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	6	🐾
12	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
13	HPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
14	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
15	HPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
16	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
17	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
18	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
19	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
20	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
21	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
22	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
23	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
24	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
25	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
26	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
27	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
28	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
29	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
30	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
31	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
32	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
33	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
34	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	24 ft	6	🐾
35	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
36	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
37	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
38	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
39	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	26 ft	6	🐾
40	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
41	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
42	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
43	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
44	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
45	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
46	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
47	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
48	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
49	HPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From HWY 220, turn onto Henry Road (SR-605) and go 8 miles. Turn left onto Horseshoe Point Road and follow signs to the park.

36.83306, -80.06333 · 36°49'59.0"N 80°3'48.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	59	70	77	85	87	86	81	71	61	51
Low °F	26	28	34	43	53	61	66	64	57	46	35	30
Precip in	3.7	3.1	3.9	3.5	4.3	4.7	5.0	4.5	4.8	2.9	3.1	3.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Horseshoe Point

Can you reserve a site at Horseshoe Point?: Yes, Horseshoe Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Horseshoe Point have?: 49 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Point?: 38 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Point?: Yes, pets are allowed at Horseshoe Point.
Does Horseshoe Point have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Horseshoe Point?: Campfires are allowed at Horseshoe Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Horseshoe Point

Salthouse Branch 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goose Point 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Philpott Park 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rocky Knob Campground 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Caldwell Fields Group Campground 37.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boley Field Group Campground 38.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 169) 15.9 mi · Facility
Visitor Center 27 mi · Facility
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area 38.2 mi · Facility
Blacksburg Shooting Range 38.5 mi · Facility
Cascades Day Use Area 46.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone (540) 365-7385
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Horseshoe Point