Virginia · Camping · Blacksburg · Near Buchanan

Craig Creek Recreation Area

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

1
sites: Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Is Craig Creek Recreation Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Craig Creek Recreation Area, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

Glen Alton Day Use Area Closure
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Road Closures James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail Closure Update
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Forest Service Road 84 Closed Beginning 9/1/25
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

As of Nov 5, 4:20 AM EST · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,157 ft
Near BlacksburgEastern Divide Ranger District · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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Craig Creek Recreation Area
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
Subway
Fast food
On your way back · 9 mi · Open after 6
If it rainsWarfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Museum
Museum · 24 mi from Buchanan
Transport museum in Roanoke, Virginia

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Local outfitters

Twin River Outfitters17 mi away
Otter Back Outfitters48 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Craig Creek Recreation Area
Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  42° / 23°
  9 wet
2. Feb
  45° / 24°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  54° / 30°
  11 wet
4. Apr
  66° / 39°
  12 wet
5. May
  74° / 48°
  14 wet
6. Jun
  81° / 57°
  12 wet
7. Jul
  84° / 61°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  83° / 60°
  11 wet
9. Sep
  77° / 53°
  8 wet
10. Oct
  67° / 42°
  9 wet
11. Nov
  55° / 31°
  9 wet
12. Dec
  45° / 26°
  10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Covington Fltr Plt, VA, 13.2 mi away at 1,244 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.