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| contractID |
NRSO |
| description |
Craig Creek Group Camping Area is a mowed, grassy meadow in a forest setting. It provides group and family camping. |
| drivingDirection |
From New Castle: Follow US 615 east for 11 miles to SR 817 in Oriskany. Turn right on SR 817, go 1/2 mile then take right at sign for Craig Creek. Continue straight. Bear right for camping area gate, left fork leads to the day use parking lot and accessible vault toilet. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Craig Creek may be reserved for groups of 30 or less. The field has an entrance gate, and contains a group fire ring and picnic table. A vault toilet is nearby. There is no potable water and no camping hookups. This field is for tent camping and is not accessible by camping trailers. Camping trailers can park in the small adjacent parking lot. |
| facility |
CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA |
| facilityID |
137591 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=137591&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Visitors need to bring their own water. Visitors need the combination to the gate that leads to the camping area. Combinations change every Monday. Field and fire ring must be left trash-free when visitors leave. There are no hookups and no electricity serving this camping area, and cell phones typically will not work here. A Virginia license including a national forest stamp is required for fishing. Visit http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/licenses.asp for more information. 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. All state laws are to be abided, including those regarding alcohol drinking ages and driving while under the influence. All fires must be contained inside the established fire ring and must be completely extinguished before departure. Fireworks are not permitted. Vehicles may not park along the road. Amplified music is prohibited. The gate to the field must be left locked when not attended. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Craig Creek is located 20 minutes from New Castle, VA. |
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| orientationDescription |
Visitors enjoy splashing in the cool water of Craig Creek. This narrow valley is flanked by National Forest land. The road to the camping area is unpaved. There is an open field used for tent camping. It is edged with large shade trees. |
| recreationDescription |
Craig Creek provides old-fashioned, rustic group and family camping. A two-mile loop trail is located within the recreation area. Craig Creek has a small swimming hole as well as walk-down canoe access to Craig Creek. |