Craig Creek Group Campground
Its sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Overnight Use:, and it is open from 04-01 to 11-01. Craig Creek Group Campground is a National Forest campground near New Castle, Virginia.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Craig Creek Group Campground sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft
37.6136, -79.9603 in Botetourt. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Craig Creek Group Campground is open from 04-01 to 11-01 , at 1,000 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Craig Creek Group Campground?
Sites at Craig Creek Group Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/).
How much does it cost to camp at Craig Creek Group Campground?
Camping at Craig Creek Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.
Does Craig Creek Group Campground have RV hookups?
No. Craig Creek Group Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Craig Creek Group Campground?
No. Craig Creek Group Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Craig Creek Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Craig Creek Group Campground.
When is Craig Creek Group Campground open?
Craig Creek Group Campground is open from 04-01 to 11-01.
How long can you stay at Craig Creek Group Campground?
The stay limit at Craig Creek Group Campground is 14 nights.
Who manages Craig Creek Group Campground?
Craig Creek Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Craig Creek Group Campground
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Craig Creek Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Falling Spring Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), and Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Craig Creek Recreation Area - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Fenwick Mines Pavilion - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-12 to 10-08
- Fee
- Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 3
- Season
- 04-01 to 11-01
- Fee
- No recreation fee required, but reservation fees apply
More campgrounds: camping near New Castle and campgrounds in Botetourt.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (fee, toilets, water, petsAllowed, hookups, stayLimit, season), accessed 2026-09-30