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Salthouse Branch

View of Philpott Lake from the parking area.
Trailers and RVs set-up in their sites at Salthouse Branch Campground
A small playground nestled in the trees and surrounded by manicured grass.

Featured amenities

Showers
Playground

About Salthouse Branch

Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia'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

Number of accommodations: 88

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

88 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
055, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
056, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
057, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
058, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
059, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
060, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
061, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
062, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
063, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
064, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
065, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
066, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
067, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
068, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
069, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
070, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
071, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
072, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
073, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
074, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
075, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
076, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
077, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
078, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
079, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
080, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
081, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
082, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
083, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
084, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
085, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
086, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
087, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
088, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
089, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (320)

What Guests Are Saying

Salthouse Branch offers a lovely, family-friendly campground with clean facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, especially for children, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and biking. However, some concerns were raised about the road access, electrical issues, and occasional litter left by campers, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
320 reviews
5
58.4%
187
4
23.8%
76
3
10.6%
34
2
5.3%
17
1
1.9%
6

Allison F

Verified

October 24, 2021 Stayed at: 090, Loop: SBRA

4

Very nice campsites. I just wish more often had power.

Steve R

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 054, Loop: SBRA

5

Beautiful place, great staff and volunteers. Bathhouses are always spotless, grounds are very well maintained. Thanks to all involved!

monica u

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: RBRA

3

Staff friendly, Park Clean and Well kept. Only suggestion would be , more park rangers on parole. Our neighbors site had barking dogs for hours, children entering and running thru other peoples sites and 2 dogs off leads. The Adults (mother father and grandparents) never corrected them once. I would have felt more comfortable make a complaint about them ,if a park ranger has also witnessed their behaviors.

ki l

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: RBRA

5

Helpful host

Andy M

Verified

October 17, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

Great campground
Facilities so well maintained and we loved Philpott Lake.

Chris K

Verified

October 16, 2021 Stayed at: 040, Loop: RBRA

4

Quiet, spacious, clean, friendly staff and other campers. Bath house was nice and clean. The general store right outside the park have friendly owners. Book way in advance if you want a weekend there!

Michael H

Verified

October 11, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

we loved our 2 week visit to Salthouse Branch. very clean grounds and restrooms. very friendly staff. We will be back.

Doug P

Verified

October 11, 2021 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

5

Very pleased with our camp site (non-electric, near the bathrooms at by the boat ramp). Bathrooms were clean. We'll come back.

frank d

Verified

October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 049, Loop: SBRA

5

Wonderful. My only complaint is the rocky ground for my tent. It is hard on my knees.
clean restrooms, friendly staff , good tree cover for tent sites

Casey C

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 052, Loop: SBRA

5

Had a great time. Bathrooms very clean.

Location Salthouse Branch

Address:
620 Salthouse Branch Road
Henry, VA, 24102
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible from US 220, which is approximately 6 miles away. Access is also available via Henry Road (SR-605) and Knob Church Road.

Latitude & Longitude: 36.8136 / -80.04

Elevation: 297 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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