Contact Info
RR 3, Box 2242
24838 Craig Creek Rd.
New Castle, VA
Basics
- Elevation:
- 1200 feet
Basic Directions
From I81, take Exit 141 onto SR 419 North to SR 311 North to New Castle. Turn right on SR 615 and go 11 miles to SR 817 in Oriskany. Turn right on SR 817, go .5 mile then right at sign for Recreation Area. Driving distance 31 miles; estimated time 50 minutes. From I81, take Exit 150 to SR 220 North past Eagle Rock. AT SR 615, turn left and go 16 miles to SR 817 to Oriskany. Turn left on SR 817, go .5 mile then right at sign for Recreation Area. Driving distance 37 miles; estimated time 1 hour.
Amenities
Details
Season
Open year roundElevation
1200 feetAdditional Details
Summer days are warm to hot (70-80''s) in the pastures with cool breezes along the creek. Frosts and snows can be expected in colder months.
Craig Creek Recreation Area encompasses over 130 acres of pasture and woodland on a peninsula formed by Craig Creek. The picnic areas are mowed; other parts are grazed but are open for hiking and exploring.
