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Recreation Region: Redbird Purchase

Big Double Picnic Area

Big Double Picnic Area, located alongside Big Double Creek in Clay County, is the perfect space for everything from a casual picnic lunch to large-scale family gatherings and special events. The area can comfortably support 110 visitors spread across the 10 individual picnic sites and one larger family site. Each site has its own grill, fire ring and picnic table(s). Two nearby fields are suitable for playing ball or other outdoor activities. There are no developed trails, but the area has lots of room to explore. Site amenities include parking, visitor information, fire rings, grills and picnic tables.

General Information

April 2nd - October 29th

Day use: Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No fees are required for this site

Spring landscape of the historic Redbird Ranger District office.

Address: 91 Peabody Road Big Creek, KY 40914
Phone: 606-598-2192
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.106479

Longitude: -83.586907

Directions

From Manchester, travel east on KY 9006 (Hal Rogers Parkway) for 13.1 miles to Exit 34, Big Creek. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto KY 66. Go 0.7 miles (passing under the parkway) to the intersection with US 421/KY 80. Turn right and go 0.8 miles, and then turn left onto KY 66. Continue on KY 66 for 1.7 miles. Take the first right after the Redbird Ranger District Office onto Big Double Creek Road/Forest Service Road 1501 and continue for 2 miles.

Parking

Parking is available at the picnic area. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. 

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

14 tables available.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 14, 2026