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

Site
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

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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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Ashley M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

I didn't even get to stay and I was not going to stay after the way I was treated the man in the little house at the gate lord to me yelled at me and disrespected me for no reason! I felt very very sad because I have been coming there my whole life and have never been treated like he treated me he threw his hand up and said he did not care.. i bring alit of people there and money to salt house by claiming all the time that's my favorite place but I will not be coming back unless he is gone.. that was out right disgusting of him to treat me a 32 year old woman and my 12 year old daughter.

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Crystal M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 075, Loop: HILL

Always love going to salt house. Altho the last time my family and I went there was a group of people in a campsite near ours where a women was yelling, cussing and slamming doors for hours around midnight which isn’t anyones fault but the people screaming themselves. Also ticks seem to be very bad this year. Other than that I love going to salt house! Front gate attendants are very nice and helpful! Beaches are nice. Bathrooms are very clean. Hot water for showers. Campsites are nice. Can’t wait for our next trip!!

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Ashley M

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June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

I didn't even get to stay and I was not going to stay after the way I was treated the man in the little house at the gate lord to me yelled at me and disrespected me for no reason! I felt very very sad because I have been coming there my whole life and have never been treated like he treated me he threw his hand up and said he did not care.. i bring alit of people there and money to salt house by claiming all the time that's my favorite place but I will not be coming back unless he is gone.. that was out right disgusting of him to treat me a 32 year old woman and my 12 year old daughter.

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Crystal M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 075, Loop: HILL

Always love going to salt house. Altho the last time my family and I went there was a group of people in a campsite near ours where a women was yelling, cussing and slamming doors for hours around midnight which isn’t anyones fault but the people screaming themselves. Also ticks seem to be very bad this year. Other than that I love going to salt house! Front gate attendants are very nice and helpful! Beaches are nice. Bathrooms are very clean. Hot water for showers. Campsites are nice. Can’t wait for our next trip!!

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Rachel P

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RBRA

I think it would be great for the camp grounds around Philpott to start some type of summer actives for kids while camping. It could be as simple as nature talk at rhe amphitheater at salt house. Fishing lessons at the shelters. Teaching kids about the different fish in the lake. You could even charge a small fee or ask for donations to get kids involved.

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Rachel P

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June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RBRA

I think it would be great for the camp grounds around Philpott to start some type of summer actives for kids while camping. It could be as simple as nature talk at rhe amphitheater at salt house. Fishing lessons at the shelters. Teaching kids about the different fish in the lake. You could even charge a small fee or ask for donations to get kids involved.

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Aimee G

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: HILL

The main bathhouse was spotless! Even smelled good! My complaint is how close the campsites were. I go camping to relax and hear nature. This campground had the closest sites I've ever seen which is a shame because I have nothing else negative to say. Our site was sandwiched between two others and they were about 15 ft apart at most! I could hear the conversations on the other campsites. I was very disappointed. The lake was beautiful and the store/restaurant nearby were great!!

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Aimee G

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June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: HILL

The main bathhouse was spotless! Even smelled good! My complaint is how close the campsites were. I go camping to relax and hear nature. This campground had the closest sites I've ever seen which is a shame because I have nothing else negative to say. Our site was sandwiched between two others and they were about 15 ft apart at most! I could hear the conversations on the other campsites. I was very disappointed. The lake was beautiful and the store/restaurant nearby were great!!

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Vern H

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 046, Loop: RBRA

Site selection is important if you don’t want to boil in the sun. Bath houses are clean, campground is clean, nice hiking trails, lake is lovely. Ticks were a big problem so be prepared with tick repellent.

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Vern H

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 046, Loop: RBRA

Site selection is important if you don’t want to boil in the sun. Bath houses are clean, campground is clean, nice hiking trails, lake is lovely. Ticks were a big problem so be prepared with tick repellent.

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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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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