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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Closed periods
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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

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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Gary D

Verified

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

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 .

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Gary D

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

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 .

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Suzanne R

Verified

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

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.

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Suzanne R

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

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.

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Mark K

Verified

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

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.

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Mark K

Verified

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

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.

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A J M

Verified

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

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.

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Donald W

Verified

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

Always have a good time at Salthouse Branch

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A J M

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

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.

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Donald W

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

Always have a good time at Salthouse Branch

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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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