HORSESHOE POINT

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Horseshoe Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virgina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is located in a rural and sparsely populated part of Franklin County near the small community of Henry. <br><br><br>Philpott Lake's clear water and natural shoreline make it a unique place for visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. <br><br>Click here for the Philpott Lake Virtual Tour: <a href="http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/philpott/tour.html" rel="nofollow">https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/virtual/philpott/tour.html </a></p> <h2>Recreation</h2> The lake provides visitors with great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, crappie and catfish.<br/> <br/> Many miles of hiking and biking trails surround Philpott Lake, allowing visitors to get out and explore this scenic area.<h2>Facilities</h2> The park offers both camping and day-use facilities: 15 campsites with electric and water hookups are available, as well as 34 primitive sites without hookups. <br/><br/> Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. For additional family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, picnic shelter and playground are also on-site.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Philpott Lake covers 2,900 acres and has 100 miles of shoreline. The lake's steep, rocky banks meet beautiful mixed forests of oak, maple, hickory, pine and cedar. <br/> <br/> Wildlife is abundant throughout the area: Deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons, and a variety of songbirds and waterfowl are commonly viewed. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area, which includes 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.