Phillips Creek Recreational Area

Beach area and picnic shelters on Pound Reservoir, within walking distance to Cane Patch Campground, all part of the Jefferson National Forest.

The Phillips Creek Loop Trail is a self-guided trail with many attractions along the way such as an old still site, a waterfall along a high sandstone cliff, and an old Indian hunting camp. The trail is approximately 1.3 miles long and easy to hike with slopes less than 20%.

Day use fee $3 per vehicle

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.

Fee: $3 per vehicle

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.