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Craig Creek Recreation Area

Craig Creek at Craig Creek Recreation Area
Craig Creek Recreation Area
Craig Creek Recreation Area
Craig Creek at Craig Creek Recreation Area

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 25

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night

Reviews (10)

What Guests Are Saying

Craig Creek Recreation Area is a great camping spot, though recent rainy weather has caused muddy conditions. Despite some disappointment this year, the reviewer is eager to return and book again. Overall, it remains a favored location for camping.

Review Summary

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Marcella F

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

Great place just hit a rainy day with high muddy Creek

Dora G

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

2

We camp here often, very disappointed this year.

Jeremy H

Verified

October 19, 2024 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

Booking it again NOW

Douglas S

Verified

June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

4

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.

Michael R

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

This is the best campsite in VA!

Brienne N

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

4

Beautiful spot for a large group to camp with easy water access and privacy

Regina S

Verified

July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

Wonderful, quite and secluded. We love it here.

Kevin M

Verified

August 4, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

4

Campsite and service were fantastic. We would enjoy more trees for hammocks. The hiking trail needs lots of work. It hasn't been cleaned in years. Trees and bushes everywhere on the trail.

Regina S

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

Enjoyed the privacy and solitude of this Recreation area. Close to home so I could go home and take care of my animals. Great for a family reunion type weekend with like minded people.

Chris T

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 01, Loop: CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA

5

very spacious area to set up tents great View of the stream easy access for fishing
very close are you to put in canoe Upstream to float down and fish the only concern I would have is if it was raining it could be a little muddy other than that highly recommended great family location

Location Craig Creek Recreation Area

Address:
110 Southpark Drive
Blacksburg, VA, 24060-6648
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.6204 / -79.9764

Elevation: 353 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Please check your confirmation email for gate code. If not listed, you must call the Eastern Divide Ranger District at (540) 552-4641 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, prior to your arrival date to get the combination code to the gate(s). You will not be able to access Caldwell Fields without the code.

General

Visitors must bring their own drinking water.

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The area must be trash free upon your departure. This includes the fire ring.

General

There are no hookups and no electricity serving this camping area, and cell phones typically will not work here.

General

A valid Virginia license including a national forest stamp is required for fishing. Visit http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/licenses.asp for more information.

General

This campground is not staffed by Forest Service personnel or volunteers. Forest Service staff intermittently visit this campground to clean, mow, and check on conditions.

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All state laws are to be abided, including those regarding alcohol drinking ages and driving while under the influence.

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All fires must be contained inside the established fire ring and must be completely extinguished before departure.

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Fireworks are not permitted.

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Vehicles may not park along the road.

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Amplified music is prohibited.

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The gate to the field must be left locked when not attended and upon departure.

General

Pack animals are not allowed.

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