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Craig Creek Recreation Area

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Blacksburg, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
10named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (26.0 mi)
26.1 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • There are 16 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~24 mi, Blacksburg ~36 mi, Lynchburg ~48 mi.

Site mix

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Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Craig Creek0.5 mi2.0USFS
Tucker1.8 mi0.8USFS
Patterson Mountain1.8 mi5.5USFS
Helms2.0 mi1.5USFS
Loop2.4 mi1.1USFS
Kelly2.5 mi1.2USFS
Elmore2.9 mi1.5USFS
Price - Broad Mountain3.4 mi5.8USFS
Sulphur Ridge4.0 mi2.8USFS
Hoop Hole4.2 mi3.8USFS

Mountain biking nearby

26.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 26.1 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Craig Creek0.5 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Tucker1.8 mi0.8UnratedUSFS
Patterson Mountain1.8 mi5.5UnratedUSFS
Helms2.0 mi1.5UnratedUSFS
Loop2.4 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Kelly2.5 mi1.2UnratedUSFS
Elmore2.9 mi1.5UnratedUSFS
Price - Broad Mountain Trail3.4 mi5.9UnratedOSM
Sulphur Ridge4.0 mi2.8UnratedUSFS
Hoop Hole4.2 mi3.8UnratedUSFS

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
The Pines Campground
National Forest Service Eastern Divide Ranger District: 540-552-4641
5.6VAFree10 — —— ?9 (13.0 mi)
Steel Bridge Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
13.8VA—3 — —yes Reserve3 (4.7 mi)
Pig Farm Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
16.1VA—— — —— ?5 (27.6 mi)
Moncove Lake State Park Campground
Moncove Lake State Park
20.6WVSee booking site— — —— Reserve0
Morris Hill Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
21.5VA—55 — 40 ftyes Reserve16 (24.5 mi)
North Creek
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
22.1VA—— — —— First-come22 (118.7 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 … read the full description on Recreation.gov