fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Goose Point

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

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
62overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Nov–Marseason (agency text)
82 ftmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
9.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 62 sites it is the #12 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 12% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (82 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (52 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 62 of 62 sites; campfires allowed on 62 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~33 mi, Blacksburg ~35 mi, Lynchburg ~66 mi.

Site mix

Electric52
Water hookup52
Accessible2

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites

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
Lakeshore Trail2.4 mi0.8UnratedOSM
Little Mountain Falls Trail2.5 mi3.2UnratedOSM
Turkey Ridge Trail2.5 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Mountain View Trail2.8 mi2.0UnratedOSM
Horse Camp Trail3.3 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

BoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Salthouse Branch
Philpott Lake
1.2VA—110 E 50A W 95 ftyes Reserve0
Horseshoe Point
Philpott Lake
2.0VA—49 E 50A W 38 ftyes Reserve0
Philpott Park
Philpott Lake
2.2VA—— — —— Reserve0
Fairy Stone State Park Campground
Fairy Stone State Park
2.8VA$27–$37— E W 30 ftyes Reserve0
Jamison Mill Park
Franklin County Parks & Recreation
3.4VA—— — —— ?0
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
Blue Ridge Parkway
15.4VA$10–$158 — —yes Reserve5 (15.5 mi)

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 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. I… read the full description on Recreation.gov