Craig Creek Recreation Area
Craig Creek Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.62042, -79.97641
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-552-4641
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Craig Creek Recreation Area
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montebello Resort · 49 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Love's · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 55 designated routes (118 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Creek | National forest group campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Craig Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| The Pines | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| The Pines Campground | Free campsite | 5.6 mi | Free | — |
| Steel Bridge | National forest group campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Steel Bridge Campground | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.