Virginia whitewater - Craig Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Craig County

Craig county, Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Roanoke, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Craig Creek is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Craig Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle section is the only one. This stretch is
    mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beautiful scenery of Craig County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater
rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the North Mountain Trail, and Meadow Creek Falls is always fun to check out. The amount of rain that falls at Craig Creek is close to the
 
national average; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February.
Through the warm days of summer here at Craig Creek, high temperatures usually get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 30's; night lows during the winter for Craig Creek tend to be in the 10's. Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Craig Creek; Dragon Tooth Trail is a brilliant local trail.

Craig Creek, Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.41109
Longitude: -80.171

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.50159
Longitude: -80.1046

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Current weather conditions at Craig Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Salem, Salem
9 miles away
The Holiday Inn Salem Hotel is Salem, Virginia®s exclusive full service hotel. Our brand new facility is conveniently located just off Interstate-81 at Exit 137, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mou...

Econo Lodge Salem, Salem
9 miles away
Welcome to the EconoLodge Salem. We are conveniently located off I-81 at Exit 137 within walking distance of several restaurants and many more within a few miles. Come and let us show you our warm hos...

Super 8 Motel - Salem, Salem
10 miles away
Super 8 Salem features Free High Speed Internet, HBO, Super Start Breakfast and easy access off I-81 at Exit #137. Nearby attractions include Blue Ridge Parkway, Dixie Caverns, Roanoke College, Roanok...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Craig Creek.
 Whitewater Near Craig Creek:
Johns Creek, Craig County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Barbours Creek, Craig County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge)
Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 11 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows)
Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River)
Roanoke River - North Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Route 603 to Roanoke River)
Bottom Creek, Montgomery County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637)
Ogle Creek, Alleghany County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 5.7 miles long (Route 661 to Dunlap Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Craig Creek:
The Homestead, Virginia , 33 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 86 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 101 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 109 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 121 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 127 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Craig Creek:
Holiday Inn Salem, Salem , 9 miles away
Econo Lodge Salem, Salem , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Salem, Salem , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Salem, Salem , 10 miles away
Baymont Inn Roanoke/Salem, Salem , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Craig Creek:
Fenwick Mines Campground, Craig County, 9 miles away
The Pines Campground, Craig County, 9 miles away
Steel Bridge Campground, Craig County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Craig Creek:
North Mountain Trail, Craig County , 5 miles away
Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke County , 5 miles away
Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig County , 5 miles away
Potts Arm Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away
Cove Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Craig Creek:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 32 miles away

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