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Deer Island
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US Army Corps of Engineers22Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
22Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Deer Island is a boat-access only campground with 21 primitive sites available by reservation only. The sites are non-site specific. The closest launch ramp for Deer Island, from April 1st through October 31st, is located in the Salthouse Branch campground. During our non-peak season, from November 1st until March 31st, you may launch from Twin Ridge, Goose Point, or Ramp 1. Potable water and pit toilets are located on the island.
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.
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.
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 22 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
22
Vehicle limit
22
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
22
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The campsite mix
Boat In
22
Operator directions
The closest launch ramp for Deer Island, from April 1st through October 31st, is located in the Salthouse Branch campground. During our non-peak season, from November 1st until March 31st, you may launch from Twin Ridge, Goose Point, or Ramp 1 near the Philpott Marina.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
22 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 22 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1D - 21D Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 1 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 10 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 11 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 12 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 13 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 14 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 15 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 16 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 17 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 18 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 19 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 2 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 20 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 21 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 3 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 4 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 5 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 6 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 7 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 8 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 1D - 21D 9 Deer Island Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Boat In | Boat: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |