Campsite for booking · Fincastle

Craig Creek Recreation Area

via Recreation.gov Blacksburg, VA, Fincastle, Virginia, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
13:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Craig Creek Campground
    Campground · Fincastle, Virginia
    1.9 km from the pick-up area
  2. The Pines Campground
    Campground · New Castle, Virginia · Free
    9.1 km from the pick-up area
  3. Steel Bridge Campground
    Campground · New Castle, Virginia
    22 km from the pick-up area
  4. Campsite near Buchanan
    Campground · Buchanan, Virginia
    27 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Clifton Forge
    RV dump station · Clifton Forge, VirginiaWaste
    30 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Floyd
    Water fill station · Floyd, VirginiaWater
    84 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 5 places to stay near Craig Creek Recreation Area. CampsiteFull map

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    Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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