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Review:
Nestled in southwestern Virginia's Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties and surrounded by the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, Philpott Lake is an irregular-shaped 2,880-acre reservoir that stretches along the border of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands and Southern tourism regions.
Created by damming the Smith River in 1952, Philpott Lake provides hydroelectric power and flood control, and it offers a wealth of year-round outdoor recreation for visitors.
The shoreline of the lake features multiple campgrounds, sandy beaches with protected swimming areas, and boat launches for a variety of craft, including canoes, kayaks, power boats, jet skis, and pontoon boats.
Fishing is a favorite pastime on the lake with anglers trying for largemouth and smallmouth bass and walleye.
Philpott Lake, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties, Blue Ridge Highlands
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