Salthouse Branch

Philpott Lake

🏕️ CampgroundJefferson NF / New RiverVirginia⭐ 4.3 (363)

🟢 1 open window as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Mon Sep 21

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 90 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Salthouse Branch in Virginia has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Mon Sep 21. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →👥 32 in a row, HILL #055–HILL #086 next to each othersites HILL #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, RBRA #022, #024, #025, #027, #028, #029, #036, #038, #040, #041, #042, #043, #045, #047, SBRA #048, #049, #050, #052, #087, #088, #090, #092, Standard electr… #008, #012, #016, #017

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite HILL #055 — photo — **Site HILL #055**

Campsite HILL #056 — Site 56 — **Site HILL #056** · Site 56USACE

Campsite HILL #057 — Site 57 — **Site HILL #057** · Site 57USACE

Campsite HILL #058 — Site 58 — **Site HILL #058** · Site 58USACE

Campsite HILL #059 — Site 59 — **Site HILL #059** · Site 59USACE

Campsite HILL #060 — Site 60 — **Site HILL #060** · Site 60USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $26–$52/nightStandard ElectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆363 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Salthouse Branch FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Salthouse Branch?

Salthouse Branch in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Salthouse Branch?

Campsite fees at Salthouse Branch run about $26–$52/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Salthouse Branch when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Salthouse Branch often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Salthouse Branch a good campground?

Salthouse Branch holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 363 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Salthouse Branch located?

Salthouse Branch is located in Jefferson NF / New River, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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