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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Facility operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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