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Recreation Region: Clinch Ranger District

Phillips Creek Day Use Area

Visitors to Phillips Creek Day Use Area enjoy creek access and picnicking.

Current Conditions
 Phillips Creek Day Use Area is closed for the season as of November 4, 2024. 

General Information

Late-May through late-September

Open Late May to Late September, Day use only: sunrise to sunset

The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here. 

When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations. 

Day Use:
$3 per vehicle per day

Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)). 

Clinch Ranger Station Office with decorative and official Forest Service sign in front.

Address: 1700 Park Avenue SW Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-8370
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.10638889

Longitude: -82.67111111

Directions

From Kingsport, TN: Follow US23 North to Pound, VA. At the second Pound exit make a left onto SR 671 West. Follow for 5.5 miles to the entrance on the right.

From Abingdon, VA: Follow US 58W/US 19N to Hansonville, VA. Turn left onto US 58W Alternate and drive to Norton. At Norton, turn north onto US 23 toward Pound, VA. At the second Pound exit make a left onto SR 671 West. Follow for 5.5 miles to the entrance on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 11, 2025