About Craig Creek Recreation Area
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. 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. 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. The recreation area is located in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. The open field used for tent camping and is…
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi northwest of Fincastle, VA · 37.62042, -79.97641
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Creek | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Patterson Mountain | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Loop | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Elmore | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.6 mi
Propane: 13 mi
Camps nearby
- Craig Creek Campground 1.2 mi
- The Pines Campground 5.6 mi
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi NW of Daleville 11.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 7 mi NW of Daleville 11.6 mi
- Dispersed spot · 7 mi NW of Daleville 11.8 mi
- James River Ranger District 12.1 mi