Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Norton, VA, VA

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.The Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails are within easy driving distance.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/phillips-creek-group-picnic-area to be notified when sites open up.

A secluded group picnic area surrounded by forest, ideal for family reunions and group events with open lawn areas for activities. Google reviewers praise the privacy and spaciousness, with one noting their family of 10+ had plenty of room.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Canada Goose, Mallard, Dark-eyed Junco, Swainson's Warbler, Northern Black Racer, Eastern Garter Snake, North American Racer

Insider tips for Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand Hiking trails available within easy driving distance including Pine Mountain, Red Fox Trails, and Phillip's Creek Trail nearby Bring your own sports equipment for horseshoes, sports and games on the open lawn areas

Skip Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area if: You need hookups — no hookups are available at sites. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed facilities — this is a group picnic area with basic amenities.

Best time to visit Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area: May-October — Facility operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cane Patch (Pound, VA), Pound River Campground (Va) (Clintwood, VA), Cranesnest Campground (Va) (Clintwood, VA), High Knob Campground (Norton, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area

Cell signal at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Norton, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.The Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails are within easy driving distance.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV18 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups are available at sites✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed facilities — this is a group picnic area with basic amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand

Hiking trails available within easy driving distance including Pine Mountain, Red Fox Trails, and Phillip's Creek Trail nearby

Bring your own sports equipment for horseshoes, sports and games on the open lawn areas

Best: May-October

Facility operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Canada Goose, Mallard, Dark-eyed Junco, Swainson's Warbler, Northern Black Racer, Eastern Garter Snake, North American Racer

Location

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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.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area cost per night?+
Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area open?+
Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area?+
Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area can accommodate RVs up to 18 feet.
How do I make reservations at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area?+
Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$25 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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