View of Philpott Lake from the parking area.
The entry gate and kiosk surrounded by forest as you enter the campground.
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 Showers
Playground 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

Available sites

88 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground 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

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 49 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 20 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 76 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 53 × 20 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 38 × 21 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 41 × 21 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 19 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 39 × 20 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 41 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 37 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 36 × 21 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 20 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 27 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 58 × 18 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 34 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 37 × 27 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 31 × 26 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 34 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 41 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 36 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 47 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 35 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 35 × 23 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: RBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 38 × 22 ft
$34
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 19 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 21 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 21 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 28 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 29 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 158 × 26 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
⛺ 055, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 056, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 057, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 058, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 059, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 060, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 061, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 062, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 063, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 064, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 065, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 066, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 067, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 068, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 069, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 070, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 071, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 072, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 073, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 074, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 075, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 076, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 077, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 078, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 079, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 080, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 081, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 082, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 083, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 084, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 085, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 086, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 087, Loop: SBRA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 088, Loop: SBRA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 089, Loop: SBRA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
🚐 090, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 12 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 091, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 12 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 092, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 12 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night
🚐 093, Loop: SBRA RV
Pet Friendly · 132 × 13 ft · Gravel
$26
/ per night

Reviews

692 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Salthouse Branch Campground offers a family-friendly atmosphere with clean facilities and well-maintained sites. Visitors enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, and paddling on the lake, with many praising the friendly staff and relaxed environment. While there are some concerns about internet reception and cleanliness in certain areas, most guests leave with positive memories and a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 692 reviews

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5 stars 57.9% (401)
4 stars 23.4% (162)
3 stars 11.0% (76)
2 stars 5.8% (40)
1 star 1.9% (13)

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Scott C

Verified

July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

Need yo update sites to include better access and more 50 amp sites for today’s camping

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Susan H

Verified

July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

Very quiet this trip. Very, very few barking dogs which was a welcome change!

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Susan H

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July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

Very quiet this trip. Very, very few barking dogs which was a welcome change!

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Susan C

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 079, Loop: HILL

Bug spray for carpenter ants! Better control for all night loud drunks would be nice. Overall would recommend for a visit. Choose your site carefully. Some are very small. Roads are very narrow.

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Susan C

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 079, Loop: HILL

Bug spray for carpenter ants! Better control for all night loud drunks would be nice. Overall would recommend for a visit. Choose your site carefully. Some are very small. Roads are very narrow.

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walter d

Verified

July 10, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RBRA

Well its a great campground with a couple of hangup that seems no one will enforce or either they look the other way one is campsites firepits are sometimes full of trash that want burn , 2nd is some pet owners are not picking up behind there pets our 9 yr old slid up in dog poop near the playground equipment so had to deal with a screaming kid while trying to spray them off and im fairly certain she wasnt the only one dont dare walk thru grass after dark other than that wonderful campground

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walter d

Verified

July 10, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RBRA

Well its a great campground with a couple of hangup that seems no one will enforce or either they look the other way one is campsites firepits are sometimes full of trash that want burn , 2nd is some pet owners are not picking up behind there pets our 9 yr old slid up in dog poop near the playground equipment so had to deal with a screaming kid while trying to spray them off and im fairly certain she wasnt the only one dont dare walk thru grass after dark other than that wonderful campground

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Benjamin P

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

Good time. Camp attendants no longer are aware of who is registered In campground Lake was up 3 1/2 ft and was unable to keep boat in water. Rangers asked me to move boat and trailer out of parking lot due to them blocking off parking lot. I rented the spot beside me online so as to have a safe and secure place for my boat. Rangers came by several times asking if that was my boat and what I planned to do with it. Once I told them I had paid for that site they went on their way. Tried to rent site at gate but attendants don’t spend much time there during weekdays. The rangers and attendants should know with what’s rented Rangers we’re polite and respectful but camp attendants aren’t on top of things like in the past. Heard talk last year about doing away with attendants at campgrounds. That will be a mistake as there needs to be some organization in campgrounds. Looks like you have plenty of rangers as I counted at least 6 different ones. Been camping at philpott for 50 years. Hate to see a change for the worse

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Location & Directions for Salthouse Branch

620 Salthouse Branch Road, Henry, VA 24102 United States

Elevation: 297 ft

Getting There

From US 220, turn onto Henry Road (SR-605), go 6 mi; turn left onto Knob Church Road and go 2 mi. Turn left onto Salthouse Branch Road and follow signs to the entrance.

GPS Users: Do not use SR-727 (Stoney Brook Lane) or SR-894 (Johnson Hill Road).

Nearest town

Henry, VA - 4.5 mi

About 9 min to downtown

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.

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Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 22, 2026

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