About Phillip'S Creek Group Picnic Area
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. 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. 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. **The picnic area is surrounded by forest. The North Fork of Pound Reservoir is…
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi south of Payne Gap, KY · 37.10821, -82.671
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Creek | Hiking | at camp | 1.3 mi |
| Laurel Fork | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 10.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.3 mi
Propane: 21.8 mi
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- Indian Grave Campsite 2 mi
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