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See the Philpott Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
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What Visitors Are Saying....
"I have been coming here for 40 yrs & love the peacefulness (most of the time-except for barking dogs & loud music) & serenity. Its a place where I can bring my family & have good quality time together."
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Roanoke, south on US 220, west on VA 57, north on VA 904.
Lake History
Factoid: Nestled in the rugged foothills within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are
the lake and surrounding public lands of Philpott Lake. The clear water and natural
shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place to visit. Over 6,000 acres of surrounding
land, 3,000 acres of water, and a power plant make up Philpott Project located in portions
of Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Congress authorized construction in 1944 for
flood control and hydroelectric power generation as the primary purposes, and water supply
and recreation as subsequent purposes. Virtual Tour of Lake
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
12 Recreation areas at Philpott Lake
Bowens Creek
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Deer Island
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Goose Point
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Horseshoe Point
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Jamison Mill
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Philpott Marina
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Philpott Park
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Runnet Bag Water Access Point
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Ryans Branch
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Salthouse Branch
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Twin Ridge Park
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Vistor Center
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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