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

Sites & Rates

88 total sites · $29.91 avg/night

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
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: RBRA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$34
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
055, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
056, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
057, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
058, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
059, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
060, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
061, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
062, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
063, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
064, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
065, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
066, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
067, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
068, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
069, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
070, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
071, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
072, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
073, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
074, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
075, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
076, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
077, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
078, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
079, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
080, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
081, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
082, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
083, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
084, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
085, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
086, Loop: HILL
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
087, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
088, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
089, Loop: SBRA
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26
/ per night
🚐 090, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 091, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 092, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ per night
🚐 093, Loop: SBRA
No Hookups
$26
/ 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

JAY F

Verified

April 18, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

3

Campground and Lake are beautiful, and our campsite was nice but a little tight for our 40' class A motorhome. We could not have a fire because the fire ring was to close to the back of the RV because we were so long. The sight was level and the gravel was packed. Getting to the campground is an adventure in driving with our 40' rig towing a SUV because the roads are narrow with several very tight turns. The dump sight has you pulling into the campgrounds when you are done causing you to have to turn around to leave. Better access roads to get there would have changes my overall rating for the better

Robert A

Verified

December 16, 2024 Stayed at: 030, Loop: RBRA

5

Nice quiet corner of the camp. Staff extremely friendly and helpful w firewood. Will be back.

Robert A

Verified

December 16, 2024 Stayed at: 030, Loop: RBRA

5

Nice quiet corner of the camp. Staff extremely friendly and helpful w firewood. Will be back.

Don S

Verified

November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 047, Loop: RBRA

5

Excellent showerhouses. Always easy to check in. 2 very nice trails

Don S

Verified

November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 047, Loop: RBRA

5

Excellent showerhouses. Always easy to check in. 2 very nice trails

Ray S

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 040, Loop: RBRA

5

Everything you have come to expect from a COE campground. There is a trail that is well maintained and the lake is beautiful with very little traffic.

Ray S

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 040, Loop: RBRA

5

Everything you have come to expect from a COE campground. There is a trail that is well maintained and the lake is beautiful with very little traffic.

Lori T

Verified

October 26, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

4

Sites were boxed in and smaller than I am used to. Think they were 20' wide. We had to move the picnic table completely out of the site to make room for our fence. Sites are not very long either. My camper is 40 feet and I had to overhang th back of the camper in order to keep the truck on the site as well.

Lee P

Verified

October 26, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: RBRA

2

Salthouse Branch review: i camped at site 33 twice now as a stopping point of my trip to Tennessee. My first stop I did a review noting that the campsite was not cleaned after the previous camper left. The camp host job is more than just checking campers in. We found trash in the fire ring and around the site and it’s no different this visit. Walking around the campground the grounds and other sites are the same. On a personal note why is the ADA site so far from the bathhouse. I have limited mobility and there’s no red parking near the bathhouse to provide easy access either.

Lee P

Verified

October 26, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: RBRA

2

Salthouse Branch review: i camped at site 33 twice now as a stopping point of my trip to Tennessee. My first stop I did a review noting that the campsite was not cleaned after the previous camper left. The camp host job is more than just checking campers in. We found trash in the fire ring and around the site and it’s no different this visit. Walking around the campground the grounds and other sites are the same. On a personal note why is the ADA site so far from the bathhouse. I have limited mobility and there’s no red parking near the bathhouse to provide easy access either.

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: July 11, 2026

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