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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

David W

Verified

June 2, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RBRA

5

Quiet, peaceful, and the perfect camping spot,got it reserved again, loving it!!

Patrick A

Verified

June 1, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RBRA

3

Our site was vey narrow and was designated as a handicap. It was the farthest site from rest rooms and trash. The only thing handicap was the blacktop and that was not wheelchair accessible. We will not be back wanted handicap for our issues and was very dissatisfied. The whole park needs work sites 46,47,48 could be handicap not site 33where we stayed

Teresa B

Verified

May 21, 2021 Stayed at: 047, Loop: RBRA

5

loved camping in site 47

Teresa B

Verified

May 21, 2021 Stayed at: 047, Loop: RBRA

5

Absolutely love Salthouse Branch. Bath houses are clean and park is maintained.

Buddy J

Verified

May 16, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

Good camping at Salthouse

Robert G

Verified

May 9, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

4

Loved our camp site Very clean and roomy. Bath house very clean.Will go back again.

Gary D

Verified

April 30, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

We stayed in site 001 and had a great view of the lake . Wasn’t crowded during the week so far and I understand that it’s more crowded on weekends. Hosts were very nice and helpful as were all of the employees that we saw while there . They kept everything very clean and nice .
A nice ride one day over to the park and overlook at the dam . Good trip and nice folks over at L&M conv. store only a few miles away .

Suzanne R

Verified

April 26, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

4

This would be a good spot for those with young kids or people who like to camp in close spaces. It suited our needs for the week however we will not return. This is only due to us liking more space between campsites. We were on the upper lot which had less space between campsites and out in the open. We did like the fact that there were many places to explore on Philpott Lake by boat. We had a motorized canoe and were able to visit two of the waterfalls and the cliffs on two different trips. We loved the nearby Fairy Stone State Park which had many different trails to enjoy. Of note, If you are handicap and have tags or a placard (even if out of state) you can get in Fairy Stone State Park for free. Be sure to stop at the Fairy Stone Pit Stop prior to the park by the gas station. We found a very large fairy stone and spent an hour looking for some. Great spot for kids to go. The other must see is the overlook at Philpott Dam. The only complaint we had about Salt Branch is that the management did not make campers abide by the 10:00pm quiet hour. The kids were still screaming and playing at 11:00 at night as well as someone’s radio was still on outside. The ranger had left at 9:30 or 10:00 and the noise levels on Friday night were still very high at 11:00. We called the park and the manager or host who answered said they can’t do anything about the noise and the ranger had left early. We have never had to call before and normally just ignore it however this was beyond reasonable. So we did the next best thing and turned our A/C on high to drown out the noise LOL. At any rate, this place is good but it’s not what we are use to as far as roomy sites.

Mark K

Verified

April 21, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

Very clean park. Enjoyed sitting near the lake and relaxing. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. Small store next door that has essentials if you need something. Would definitely go back.

Donald W

Verified

April 12, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: RBRA

4

Always have a good time at Salthouse Branch

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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