About Philpott Park
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](https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/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 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…
- Managed by: Philpott Lake, USACE
- Where: 3 mi west of Bassett, VA · 36.77611, -80.03694
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
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: 5.4 mi
Water fill-up: 5.4 mi
Propane: 7.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Goose Point 2.2 mi
- Salthouse Branch 2.6 mi
- Horseshoe Point 4.2 mi
- Jamison Mill 5.3 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi S of Henry Fork 11.8 mi
- Third Turn Camping Area 14.1 mi