Birding and Wildlife Trail: Philpott Lake Dam and Overlook
Locality: Henry
1058 Philpott Dam Road
Bassett, VA 24055
Experience wild and scenic beauty of Virginia's Birding & Wildlife Trail. One of the best spots in western Virginia for brown-headed nuthatch, scurrying around in treetops. Pine warbler and yellow-throated warbler also easy to find.
Other species are blue jay, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, Carolina wren, cedar waxwing, red-eyed vireo, chipping sparrow, and American goldfinch. Barn swallows nest on the dam swarm over the water just in front of the dam. Lake host to variety of waterfowl during migration and winter, when horned grebe and bufflehead can be seen - as well as Black, Forster's and common terns.
Wildflowers are prevalent spring/summer with rhododendrons and deep pink magnolias. Flowers attract a variety of butterflies, such as spicebush swallowtail.
HOURS: 8-8 Apr-Oct/8-4:30 Nov-Mar
Average Cost Per Person: Call for current pricing.
Telephone:
USACE Visitor Center: Philpott Lake: (276) 629-2703
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Philpott (automated): (276) 629-4512
Philpott Dam Water Release Schedule Recording: (276) 629-2432
Fax: (276) 629-3493
Email:
Philpott@usace.army.mil
Website:
www.dgif.state.va.us/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MFS&site=MFS01
Accessibility:
Family Friendly
Wheel Chair Access
