Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 4
- Max rig length
- 18 ft
About this campground
Overview Phillips's Creek Group Picnic area is a secluded site surrounded by forest. It is a great facility for family reunions, organization activities and other group events.Recreation Open lawn areas are adjacent to the picnic area can be used for activities such as horseshoes, sports and games (bring your own game and sports equipment). Hiking trails are available within easy driving distance and include Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails. The Phillip's Creek Trail is near the picnic area.Facilities Parking is adjacent to the picnic shelters and restroom facilities. The restrooms are vault toilets. The toilets are adjacent to shelter #1 but are a short walk (850 feet) from shelter #2. A large charcoal grill is available at both shelters. Picnic tables are located inside the shelters. There is no electricity or drinking water available. Natural Features The picnic area is surrounded by forest. The North Fork of Pound Reservoir is nearby and is a popular boating and fishing destination. Nearby Attractions The Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails are within easy driving distance.
Getting there
From the intersection of US 23 and State Route 671 (about 1.25 miles west of Pound, VA) go west on State Route 671 for approximately 5.3 miles. Turn right into the Phillips Creek Recreation Area. Go for about 0.4 miles to the picnic area.
Activities
- HIKING
- CANOEING
- KAYAKING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Pound River Campground (Va)John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir14 mi
- Cranesnest Campground (Va)John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir15 mi
- CranesnestJohn W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir18 mi
- Flatwoods Group Picnic AreaGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest18 mi
- Lower Twin Campground (Va)John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir18 mi
- John W. Flannagan Day UseJohn W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir20 mi
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