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22 sites
About Deer Island
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (38)
What Guests Are Saying
Deer Island offers a peaceful camping experience with beautiful scenery and clean sites, making it an excellent choice for outdoor adventures. Visitors enjoyed fun experiences, including wildlife encounters and friendly staff interactions. However, there were concerns regarding the cleanliness of restroom facilities and inconsistent maintenance during some stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Deer Island offers a peaceful camping experience with beautiful scenery and clean sites, making it an excellent choice for outdoor adventures. Visitors enjoyed fun experiences, including wildlife encounters and friendly staff interactions. However, there were concerns regarding the cleanliness of restroom facilities and inconsistent maintenance during some stays.
Review Summary
R. S
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
MY FRIENDS AND I HAVE STAYED ON DEER ISLAND FOR THE PAST THIRTEEN YEARS. WEDNESDAYS ON THE ISLAND HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE TOILET CLEANING DAY BY STAFF, THIS YEAR WE ARRIVED ON SUNDAY AND DEPARTED ON SATURDAY, NO TOILET CLEANING THIS YEAR. THE BATH HOUSE AT THE BOAT RAMP WERE A SMALL STEP ABOVE PRISON SHOWERS. ONE MINUTE OF COLD WATER, FOLLOWED BY FIFTEEN SECONDS OF WARM WATER. THE STAFF AT THE FRONT GATE WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. WE WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT RETURNING FOR A FOURTEENTH YEAR. THANK YOU, R. STUMP
R. S
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
MY FRIENDS AND I HAVE STAYED ON DEER ISLAND FOR THE PAST THIRTEEN YEARS. WEDNESDAYS ON THE ISLAND HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE TOILET CLEANING DAY BY STAFF, THIS YEAR WE ARRIVED ON SUNDAY AND DEPARTED ON SATURDAY, NO TOILET CLEANING THIS YEAR. THE BATH HOUSE AT THE BOAT RAMP WERE A SMALL STEP ABOVE PRISON SHOWERS. ONE MINUTE OF COLD WATER, FOLLOWED BY FIFTEEN SECONDS OF WARM WATER. THE STAFF AT THE FRONT GATE WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. WE WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT RETURNING FOR A FOURTEENTH YEAR. THANK YOU, R. STUMP
carter w
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Thanks to the volunteer at the booth and to Ranger Lisa for very helpful information!
carter w
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Thanks to the volunteer at the booth and to Ranger Lisa for very helpful information!
Heather N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Beautiful campsites with great water views. I stayed at site #12 for 2 nights - it was an easy paddle from the dock at Salthouse Branch Campground, which was good because i forgot my glasses in the car and had to paddle back to get them the first night! Campsites are clean and well cared for. Pit toilets (plastic porta-johns) were exceptionally clean. Water pump was a little awkward to use, i was glad i brought a big jug of water, so that i didnt have to pump all my water. There were only 3 campsites occupied - the other 2 groups were in sites 15 & 20, so i had this whole section of sites to myself, which was awesome! Its a big lake, wish i had stayed longer so i could have paddled farther & explored more of it.
Heather N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Beautiful campsites with great water views. I stayed at site #12 for 2 nights - it was an easy paddle from the dock at Salthouse Branch Campground, which was good because i forgot my glasses in the car and had to paddle back to get them the first night! Campsites are clean and well cared for. Pit toilets (plastic porta-johns) were exceptionally clean. Water pump was a little awkward to use, i was glad i brought a big jug of water, so that i didnt have to pump all my water. There were only 3 campsites occupied - the other 2 groups were in sites 15 & 20, so i had this whole section of sites to myself, which was awesome! Its a big lake, wish i had stayed longer so i could have paddled farther & explored more of it.
Samantha S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Love the privacy of deer island
Samantha S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Love the privacy of deer island
Linda H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
I love loading up my kayak, strolling across the water, pitching up my tent and staying for a few days....it's an awesome experience..
Linda H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
I love loading up my kayak, strolling across the water, pitching up my tent and staying for a few days....it's an awesome experience..
Location Deer Island
Address:
620 Salthouse Branch Rd.
Henry, VA, 24102
United States
The closest launch ramp for Deer Island, from April 1st through October 31st, is located in the Salthouse Branch campground. During our non-peak season, from November 1st until March 31st, you may launch from Twin Ridge, Goose Point, or Ramp 1 near the Philpott Marina.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Each campsite permits up to two vehicles.
Fees & deposits
- An extra vehicle incurs a daily fee of $7.
Safety & rules
- Bringing alcohol is not allowed.
Fires & fuel
- Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.
Wildlife & food storage
- Follow guidelines to prevent spreading invasive species, including cleaning gear and disposing of waste properly.
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Last updated: August 3, 2026
