Big Branch Day Use Area
Big Branch Day Use Area
Big Branch Day Use Area offers picnic shelters and tables along R. D. Bailey Lake, with universally accessible facilities and easy-to-reach fishing access.
The area provides day-use recreation opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis, though shelters can be reserved in advance through recreation. gov for a fee.
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