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.
Map + Directions
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.
We offer a compact version of Go-Virginia for mobile users, allowing you to access just the information you need on the road. Of course, you can still use the full version of Go-Virginia on your mobile device just as you can on your desktop.
