Philpott Lake Visitor Center & Museum
1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA, USA Get DirectionsHours:
Sunday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA, USA
Aside from the natural beauty of Philpott Lake, other gems await to be experienced by its guests. The Philpott Lake Visitor Center & Museum offers a unique display of exhibits pertaining to the natural and cultural heritage of Philpott Lake. These include a number of interpretive displays, such as the four seasons of the Whitetail Deer; fish that reside in Philpott Lake and Smith River; American Black Bear; American Beaver, and regional Native American and local history. Local lore includes interpretive panels featuring construction activities associated with the massive Philpott Dam – even historic photographs of flooding that used to occur in nearby towns before the dam was built. The facility is open year-round. FREE ADMISSION.
