Salthouse Branch

620 Salthouse Branch Road, Henry, Virginia, United States
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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
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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
RV Sites 53 sites from $26 per night Tent Sites 35 sites from $26 per night

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

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88 Sites Available

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🚐 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
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🚐 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
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⛺ 057, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 058, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 059, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 060, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 061, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 062, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 063, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 064, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 065, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
/ per night
⛺ 066, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$26
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⛺ 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

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

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Timothy O

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RBRA

First time back since I was a teenager. My family and I enjoyed our time there a lot

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Timothy O

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RBRA

First time back since I was a teenager. My family and I enjoyed our time there a lot

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Donald K

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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: RBRA

It was a good get away for us the wife has stage 4 liver cancer and she loves to camp the weather was in the mid 90 so we road to Rockey knob and had lunch it 77 there with a breeze. This was our 3rd time camping at Salthouse this year.

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Wilson P

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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

Site #91 was good for the easy access but between 12:00 noon to about 3:00 pm the table was in direct sunlight. It was hot the day we were there. Good thing the swimming area was close by.

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Donald K

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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: RBRA

It was a good get away for us the wife has stage 4 liver cancer and she loves to camp the weather was in the mid 90 so we road to Rockey knob and had lunch it 77 there with a breeze. This was our 3rd time camping at Salthouse this year.

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Wilson P

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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

Site #91 was good for the easy access but between 12:00 noon to about 3:00 pm the table was in direct sunlight. It was hot the day we were there. Good thing the swimming area was close by.

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frank d

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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 048, Loop: SBRA

Wonderful shaded spot , but like most campgrounds the gravel on the tent spot was uncomfortable. The bathroom and shower was well maintained and very clean . I enjoyed my stay very much

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frank d

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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 048, Loop: SBRA

Wonderful shaded spot , but like most campgrounds the gravel on the tent spot was uncomfortable. The bathroom and shower was well maintained and very clean . I enjoyed my stay very much

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Ruth L

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: RBRA

Great family campground. Bathrooms and grounds are nicely maintained. Did some hiking & paddling.

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Ruth L

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: RBRA

Great family campground. Bathrooms and grounds are nicely maintained. Did some hiking & paddling.

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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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