Craig Creek Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Virginia

Craig Creek Recreation Area in Virginia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 141 public campsites we map in Virginia.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Phone: 540-552-4641
Coordinates: 37.61316, -79.95692

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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