Goose Point

Philpott Lake, VA · ≈27.1 mi to Eden
Sites
62
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
27.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • RVers wanting electric and water hookups
  • Boating and swimming enthusiasts
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • Hikers and outdoor activities

✕ Not ideal for

  • Travelers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking convenient town access
  • RVers requiring full hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-MobileLTE

What's here

52 Standards
10 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaHikingSwimming Site
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How we score

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Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
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Where it is

Nearest town: Eden, ~27.1 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE

Overview

Overview Goose Point Campground 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. 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 campground has spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers 63 campsites, 53 of which have electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. For family-friendly entertainment, a beach, boat ramp, dock, fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground and amphitheater are also on-site. During non-peak season (November-March), the campground and bathhouses are closed. The boat ramp is open and there is a vault toilet. No drinking water is available. Natural Features 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. Wildlife is abundant throughout the area: Deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons, and a variety of songbirds and waterfowl are commonly viewed. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (276) 344-8878. Nearby Attractions The lake is adjacent to Fairystone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area, which includes 5,300 acres of public recreational lands.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground