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Average nightly rates22 total sites
Tent Sites
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
Parking
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
Lissa A
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
The campsite was great. The only complaint is the drinking water. They indicate there is drinking water on the island when we finally found said drinking water (we weren’t provided a map we had to find one online) it came out red and tasted severely of rust. even after several minutes of pumping trying to get fresh water. Make sure to Bring plenty of clean drinking water. Otherwise it was quiet and what we anticipated for more primitive camping. We look forward to camping there again.
Lissa A
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
The campsite was great. The only complaint is the drinking water. They indicate there is drinking water on the island when we finally found said drinking water (we weren’t provided a map we had to find one online) it came out red and tasted severely of rust. even after several minutes of pumping trying to get fresh water. Make sure to Bring plenty of clean drinking water. Otherwise it was quiet and what we anticipated for more primitive camping. We look forward to camping there again.
Olivia Y
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Can be a little ticky, pulled off at least 30 ticks off the dog early this summer and at least a dozen off myself. However I haven’t found a tick since. However no one bothers you and they have nice double ply toilet paper. Honestly i feel spoiled. Ticks aside this is my favorite place to camp out of all the places I’ve been to.
Olivia Y
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Can be a little ticky, pulled off at least 30 ticks off the dog early this summer and at least a dozen off myself. However I haven’t found a tick since. However no one bothers you and they have nice double ply toilet paper. Honestly i feel spoiled. Ticks aside this is my favorite place to camp out of all the places I’ve been to.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Campsite was clean, support staff checked in to make sure we were doing ok, and the facilities were new, clean, and impressive.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
Campsite was clean, support staff checked in to make sure we were doing ok, and the facilities were new, clean, and impressive.
Suzanne G
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
I was surprised to find the campsites filthy with very few having anything LIKE level tent sites safe from the threat of “widow makers”—trees either dead or with dead overhanging limbs. Clearly, tent platforms are needed on Deer island. The lake was smelly and dirty. I paddled around the island and left without spending the night.
Suzanne G
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
I was surprised to find the campsites filthy with very few having anything LIKE level tent sites safe from the threat of “widow makers”—trees either dead or with dead overhanging limbs. Clearly, tent platforms are needed on Deer island. The lake was smelly and dirty. I paddled around the island and left without spending the night.
Lindsey H
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
The campground itself is great-- beautiful, well maintained, and mostly quiet, except for fishermen floating by through the night. The ranger at the check-in booth is rude.
Lindsey H
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 1D - 21D, Loop: Deer Island
The campground itself is great-- beautiful, well maintained, and mostly quiet, except for fishermen floating by through the night. The ranger at the check-in booth is rude.
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
