Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area
This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. Open seasonally from late May through late September, sunrise to sunset. The picnic area is behind a locked gate; call the Clinch Ranger District at +1 (276) 679-8370 for the gate combination during business hours.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:18AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area is a secluded day-use facility in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, located in Wise County, Virginia. The site offers two reservable picnic shelters, each equipped with picnic tables and a large charcoal grill. Vault toilet restrooms are available near shelter #1, with a short walk of about 850 feet to reach them from shelter #2. No potable water or electricity is available on site. The picnic area is surrounded by forest and features open lawn areas suitable for horseshoes, sports, and games. The nearby North Fork of Pound Reservoir is a popular destination for boating and fishing. Several hiking trails are within easy driving distance, including the Pine Mountain Trail, Red Fox Trail, and the Phillip's Creek Trail which is accessible near the picnic area. This is a day-use only facility open from sunrise to sunset, with no overnight camping permitted. The site operates seasonally from late May through late September.
Directions
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 and continue about 0.4 miles to the picnic area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (276) 679-8370 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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