fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Philpott Park

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Philpott Lake, near Bassett, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
9.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • There are 11 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~35 mi, Blacksburg ~38 mi, Lynchburg ~66 mi.

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

9.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 9.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Little Mountain Falls Trail3.3 mi3.2UnratedOSM
Mountain View Trail3.3 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Lakeshore Trail3.8 mi0.8UnratedOSM
Turkey Ridge Trail3.8 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Horse Camp Trail4.0 mi1.4UnratedOSM

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Goose Point
Philpott Lake
2.2VA—62 E 50A W 82 ftyes Reserve0
Salthouse Branch
Philpott Lake
2.6VA—110 E 50A W 95 ftyes Reserve0
Fairy Stone State Park Campground
Fairy Stone State Park
3.7VA$27–$37— E W 30 ftyes Reserve0
Horseshoe Point
Philpott Lake
4.2VA—49 E 50A W 38 ftyes Reserve0
Jamison Mill Park
Franklin County Parks & Recreation
5.5VA—— — —— ?0
North Lot Camping Area
OpenStreetMap listing
14.3VA—— — —— ?0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Philpott Park is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html Recreation The lake provides visitors with great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Many miles of hiking and biking trails surround Philpott Lake, allowing visitors to get out and explore this scenic area. Facilities The park features a… read the full description on Recreation.gov