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Salthouse Branch

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
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

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
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
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
055, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
056, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
057, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
058, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
059, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
060, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
061, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
062, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
063, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
064, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
065, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
066, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
067, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
068, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
069, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
070, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
071, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
072, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
073, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
074, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
075, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
076, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
077, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
078, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
079, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
080, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
081, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
082, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
083, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
084, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
085, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
086, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
087, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
088, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
089, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 090, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 091, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 092, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 093, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night

Reviews (649)

What Guests Are Saying

Salthouse Branch campground offers a clean, family-friendly environment with friendly staff, including a highly praised gatekeeper, Gary. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, making it a nostalgic spot reminiscent of childhood camping experiences. While some concerns were noted about the surrounding area and certain maintenance issues, most campers expressed a desire to return, highlighting the beautiful scenery and enjoyable activities available.

Review Summary

4.3
649 reviews
5
58.2%
378
4
23.9%
155
3
10.6%
69
2
5.2%
34
1
2.0%
13

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 .

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.

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.

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

A J M

Verified

April 12, 2021 Stayed at: 040, Loop: RBRA

4

Our trip was very good. The only negative thing would be the water pressure at the bathhouse very weak for the men's and the women's side. Everything else was very good. We enjoyed our stay.

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 16, 2026

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