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Craig Creek Recreation Area

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110 Southpark Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060-6648

Overview

Craig Creek Recreation Area provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together. There is a day-use area adjacent to the campground that is not reservable. Overnight camping is prohibited in the day-use area.

Recreation

Craig Creek has a small swimming hole and canoes may access the creek as well. The creek is stocked with trout and can provide good fishing opportunites for anglers. A two-mile loop trail is located within the recreation area.

Facilities

Craig Creek may be reserved for groups of 30 or less. There is an an entrance gate, group fire ring, picnic table and vault toilet. There is no potable water and no camping hookups. The field is for tent camping only.

Natural Features

The recreation area is located in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. The open field used for tent camping and is edged with large, shade trees.

Nearby Attractions

Craig Creek is located 20 minutes from New Castle, VA.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 30 people

Directions

From New Castle: Follow US 615 east for 11 miles to SR 817 in Oriskany. Turn right on SR 817, go 1/2 mile then take right at sign for Craig Creek. Continue straight. Veer right for the camping area gate, while the left fork leads to the day use parking area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

12 reviews

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Matthew S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Awesome spot. Very quiet with clean facilities. Saw lots of deer and caught a couple bluegill in the creek.

Erin F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This spot is a private gem with beautiful nature surrounding you. My family and I have rented this space many times over the years and we love every visit. Remember to take care of this gem and leave it as you found it or better for future guests.

Marcella F

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Reviewed a year ago

Great place just hit a rainy day with high muddy Creek

Dora G

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Reviewed a year ago

We camp here often, very disappointed this year.

Jeremy H

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Booking it again NOW

Douglas S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

This is a lovely remote spot. I reserved it for just my wife and me in a Class B RV. We visited, then decided to leave. There is no camp host. We were all alone at the end of a one-lane road with no cell service. A bad guy and his accomplice could have easily blocked the road, stolen our camper (or worse), and we would have had no way to summon help. With a third (or more) person(s), or a gun, we might have stayed, but we would have slept with one eye open. Perhaps we have watched too many scary movies like Deliverance. That said, the site is great for bigger groups.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 5% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 3 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Apr 2, 2027 – Oct 24, 2027

Reservable online

Peak season

Apr 7, 2028 – Oct 29, 2028

Reservable online

Camp Sites

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Steel Bridge Campground

13.9 miles away

3 camp sites

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