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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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

Benjamin P

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

3

Good time. Camp attendants no longer are aware of who is registered In campground Lake was up 3 1/2 feet and was unable to keep boat in water. Rangers asked me to move boat and trailer out of parking lot due to them blocking off parking lot. I rented the spot beside me online so as to have a safe and secure place for my boat. Rangers came by several times asking if that was my boat and what I planned to do with it. Once I told them I had paid for that site they went on their way. Tried to rent site at gate but attendants don’t spend much time there during weekdays. The rangers and attendants should know with what’s rented Rangers we’re polite and respectful but camp attendants aren’t on top of things like in the past. Heard talk last year about doing away with attendants at campgrounds. That will be a mistake as there needs to be some organization in campgrounds. Looks like you have plenty of rangers as I counted at least 6 different ones. Been camping at philpott for 50 years. Hate to see a change for the worse

Tim D

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: RBRA

5

Good Weekend made new friends. Campground is well kept, Bath house is cleaned daily.

Tim D

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: RBRA

5

Good Weekend made new friends. Campground is well kept, Bath house is cleaned daily.

Jill D

Verified

June 16, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

Beautiful location, everything was clean and the people were very friendly and nice.

Jill D

Verified

June 16, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

5

Beautiful location, everything was clean and the people were very friendly and nice.

Susan H

Verified

June 15, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

3

Close to home and well kept.

Susan H

Verified

June 15, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Standard electric 1 -18

3

Close to home and well kept.

Richard P

Verified

June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: RBRA

5

Our site was small, but fine for the two of us. All of the other campers were very nice and friendly. It seems that everyone had a dog, which was fine.

Richard P

Verified

June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: RBRA

5

Our site was small, but fine for the two of us. All of the other campers were very nice and friendly. It seems that everyone had a dog, which was fine.

Don V

Verified

June 10, 2023 Stayed at: 039, Loop: RBRA

4

Kids' playset was excellent!
Sites were significantly smaller than at most other Army Corps campgrounds, but we were glad to find availability on short notice.
Could use improved signage pointing to dump station; we needed to go around once and guess that it was "up the hill".

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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