About Horseshoe Point
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 ](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/philpott/tour.html) 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. The park offers both camping and day-use…
- Managed by: Philpott Lake, USACE
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Bassett, VA · 36.83306, -80.06333
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1.2 mi
Water fill-up: 1.2 mi
Propane: 11.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Jamison Mill 1.2 mi
- Salthouse Branch 1.9 mi
- Goose Point 2 mi
- Philpott Park 4.2 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi S of Henry Fork 10.8 mi
- Floyd Family Campground 11.4 mi