USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Craig Creek Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- April 3 to October 31
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HOSTETTER FLATS (NFSR 5058) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Blacksburg
- Address
- 110 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24060-6648
- Phone
- 540-552-4641
- Activities
- Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Water Activities
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 27° | 5° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 32° | 11° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 37° | 14° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 46° | 28° | 86° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 57° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 62° | 52° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 68° | 56° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 69° | 56° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 64° | 47° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 47° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 36° | 22° | 70° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 30° | 0° | 65° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- The Pines Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Steel Bridge Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Steel Bridge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 3 sites
- North Creek · USDA Forest Service · 21 mi · 4 sites
- Douthat State Park · Virginia State Parks · 21 mi · 87 sites
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