Army Corps of Engineers · Virginia
Goose Point
Army Corps of Engineers · Virginia, United States
- Sites
- 63
- Hookups
- 52 electric, 53 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 30
- Max RV length
- 82 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Philpott Lake
- Nearest town
- BASSETT
- Address
- 4780 Goose Point Road, BASSETT, VA, 24055
- Phone
- (276) 629-1847
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Boating, Camping, Hiking, Swimming
63 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 28° | 10° | 63° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 32° | 13° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 39° | 19° | 80° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 49° | 29° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 59° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 65° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 70° | 59° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 70° | 60° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 65° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 49° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 39° | 23° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 31° | 12° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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