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Goose Point Campground

36.8041° N / 80.0532° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 18133 detected openings this week62 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 133 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233687

When Goose Point reopens

Goose Point's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
133
Openings · last 30 days
200
Openings · last 90 days
203

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
01020304028232734302239MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 203

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 203 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
0102030402634000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 13:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 60 of 203 detected openings (29.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 4DMEDIAN · 10 DAYS OUTP75 · 19D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–19 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
31  188.9%
63  167.9%
29  125.9%
27  115.4%
26  104.9%

Site 31 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 18. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 62 monitored sites

Of the 2,623 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 1,031 open for online reservation · 1,592 reserved.

Where the open windows are

60.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,031 of 2,623 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026
Not open online60.7%
Open site-nights1,031 / 2,623
Reserved (of online inventory)1,592 / 2,623
Weekday openings653
Weekend openings378

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 653 fall on weekdays and 378 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
05001,0001,5002,000292739SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 739 of 1,830 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 61 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
42  43
44  43
52  43
36  41
41  41

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,031 open site-nights across 58 sites at Goose Point, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 104 2-night, 88 3-night, 39 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 42.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 82 ft. 49 sites take 25 ft, 43 sites take 35 ft, 36 sites take 40 ft.

All 58 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
4220 ftNone4343 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +31 more
4420 ftNone4343 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +31 more
5236 ftYes4343 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +31 more
3620 ftNone4141 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more
4120 ftNone4141 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more
4320 ftNone4141 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more
4825 ftYes4134 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more
5127 ftYes4134 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more
3820 ftNone4030 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more
5820 ftYes4034 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more
6025 ftYes3920 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +27 more
3520 ftNone3719 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +25 more
3720 ftNone3724 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +25 more
4625 ftYes3413 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +22 more
6139 ftYes3420 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +22 more
6346 ftYes3123 nightsSep 20, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +19 more
4020 ftNone3019 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +18 more
5341 ftYes3012 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +18 more
3920 ftNone2919 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +17 more
5036 ftYes2816 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more
5445 ftYes2811 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5 +16 more
4749 ftYes2710 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +15 more
5754 ftYes235 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +11 more
5544 ftYes2211 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more
4535 ftYes218 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +9 more
6239 ftYes187 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +6 more
3425 ftYes126 nightsSep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30
3327 ftYes113 nightsSep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 30
5942 ftYes115 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11
1424 ftYes105 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 30
1650 ftYes83 nightsOct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19
3047 ftYes83 nightsSep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19
2163 ftYes73 nightsSep 29, Oct 7, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 30
0649 ftYes64 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 15, Oct 18
1245 ftYes63 nightsOct 4, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18
2736 ftYes65 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30
1058 ftYes55 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
1952 ftYes52 nightsSep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 26, Oct 27
2345 ftYes53 nightsSep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 21, Oct 22
2937 ftYes52 nightsSep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 11
3175 ftYes55 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26
3261 ftYes53 nightsOct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 18
0255 ftYes42 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Oct 4, Oct 5
0748 ftYes44 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23
0848 ftYes43 nightsSep 20, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20
1749 ftYes31 nightSep 24, Oct 14, Oct 27
2042 ftYes32 nightsOct 12, Oct 13, Oct 30
2240 ftYes32 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27
1549 ftYes21 nightOct 18, Oct 30
2443 ftYes21 nightOct 21, Oct 25
2658 ftYes22 nightsSep 20, Sep 21
0146 ftYes11 nightSep 30
0343 ftYes11 nightOct 21
0443 ftYes11 nightOct 8
0947 ftYes11 nightOct 14
1361 ftYes11 nightOct 30
2546 ftYes11 nightOct 7
2843 ftYes11 nightSep 27

About Goose Point

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.

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.

62 monitored sitesRVs up to 82 ft51 with hookups61 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12

Getting there

From HWY 220, take the Bassett, VA exit onto HWY 57 West. Go approximately 10 miles to Goose Point Road. Look for brown Goose Point Park sign, turn right, then go 5 miles on a paved road to the park entrance.

4780 Goose Point Road, Bassett, VA 24055(276) 629-1847
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaHikingSwimming Site

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Goose Point?

Reservations for Goose Point are made through Recreation.gov. 1,031 of 2,623 tracked site-nights are currently open (39.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 203 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Goose Point?

Campsite Sniper detected 133 site-date openings at Goose Point in the last 7 days, 200 over 30 days and 203 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Goose Point?

88 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 42. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Goose Point fit a 35-foot RV?

43 of the 61 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 82 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Goose Point?

October 2026, with 739 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,830.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Goose Point?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-19 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Goose Point?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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