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

Crystal M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 075, Loop: HILL

4

Always love going to salt house. Altho the last time my family and I went there was a group of people in a campsite near ours where a women was yelling, cussing and slamming doors for hours around midnight which isn’t anyones fault but the people screaming themselves. Also ticks seem to be very bad this year. Other than that I love going to salt house! Front gate attendants are very nice and helpful! Beaches are nice. Bathrooms are very clean. Hot water for showers. Campsites are nice. Can’t wait for our next trip!!

Crystal M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 075, Loop: HILL

4

Always love going to salt house. Altho the last time my family and I went there was a group of people in a campsite near ours where a women was yelling, cussing and slamming doors for hours around midnight which isn’t anyones fault but the people screaming themselves. Also ticks seem to be very bad this year. Other than that I love going to salt house! Front gate attendants are very nice and helpful! Beaches are nice. Bathrooms are very clean. Hot water for showers. Campsites are nice. Can’t wait for our next trip!!

Ashley M

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 091, Loop: SBRA

1

I didn't even get to stay and I was not going to stay after the way I was treated the man in the little house at the gate lord to me yelled at me and disrespected me for no reason! I felt very very sad because I have been coming there my whole life and have never been treated like he treated me he threw his hand up and said he did not care.. i bring alit of people there and money to salt house by claiming all the time that's my favorite place but I will not be coming back unless he is gone.. that was out right disgusting of him to treat me a 32 year old woman and my 12 year old daughter.

Rachel P

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RBRA

3

I think it would be great for the camp grounds around Philpott to start some type of summer actives for kids while camping. It could be as simple as nature talk at rhe amphitheater at salt house. Fishing lessons at the shelters. Teaching kids about the different fish in the lake. You could even charge a small fee or ask for donations to get kids involved.

Rachel P

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RBRA

3

I think it would be great for the camp grounds around Philpott to start some type of summer actives for kids while camping. It could be as simple as nature talk at rhe amphitheater at salt house. Fishing lessons at the shelters. Teaching kids about the different fish in the lake. You could even charge a small fee or ask for donations to get kids involved.

Aimee G

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: HILL

3

The main bathhouse was spotless! Even smelled good! My complaint is how close the campsites were. I go camping to relax and hear nature. This campground had the closest sites I've ever seen which is a shame because I have nothing else negative to say. Our site was sandwiched between two others and they were about 15 feet apart at most! I could hear the conversations on the other campsites. I was very disappointed. The lake was beautiful and the store/restaurant nearby were great!!

Aimee G

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: HILL

3

The main bathhouse was spotless! Even smelled good! My complaint is how close the campsites were. I go camping to relax and hear nature. This campground had the closest sites I've ever seen which is a shame because I have nothing else negative to say. Our site was sandwiched between two others and they were about 15 feet apart at most! I could hear the conversations on the other campsites. I was very disappointed. The lake was beautiful and the store/restaurant nearby were great!!

Vern H

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 046, Loop: RBRA

3

Site selection is important if you don’t want to boil in the sun. Bath houses are clean, campground is clean, nice hiking trails, lake is lovely. Ticks were a big problem so be prepared with tick repellent.

Vern H

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 046, Loop: RBRA

3

Site selection is important if you don’t want to boil in the sun. Bath houses are clean, campground is clean, nice hiking trails, lake is lovely. Ticks were a big problem so be prepared with tick repellent.

Sayan S

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 084, Loop: HILL

5

Location was nice, near to water source. Between 1 PM to 4 PM there were no shade. Overall campsite was nice

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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