Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251902
When Craig Creek Recreation Area reopens
Craig Creek Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 2 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 32 tracked site-nights (Apr 2 – May 3, 2027): 32 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 32 of 32 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 2 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights32 / 32
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 32
Weekday openings17
Weekend openings15
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 17 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 29 of 29 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 32 |
This site currently has 32 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 2, 2027. That is about 151 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 2, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 2, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
32 open site-nights across 1 site at Craig Creek Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 2, 2027 at site 01.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 32 | 32 nights | Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +20 more |
About Craig Creek Recreation Area
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 vault toilet. There is no potable water and no camping hookups. The field is for tent camping only.
Natural Features
The recreation area is located in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. The open field used for tent camping and is edged with large, shade trees.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
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. Veer right for the camping area gate, while the left fork leads to the day use parking area.
110 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060-6648540-552-4641
CanoeingFishingHikingWater Activities
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251902 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-251902 · Craig Creek Recreation Area · Blacksburg VA5 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Craig Creek Recreation Area?
Reservations for Craig Creek Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 32 of 32 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Craig Creek Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Craig Creek Recreation Area?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 2, 2027 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Craig Creek Recreation Area?
April 2027, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 29.
When is the next open date at Craig Creek Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Craig Creek Recreation Area begins Apr 2, 2027 — about 151 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 2, 2027.
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