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   I've never kayaked this stretch of Craig's Creek, but it is not the ONLY stretch by far!  We spent 10 days in a lovely VRBO.com riverfront vacation rental downstream from New Castle, and kayaked both up and down the river multiple times, even though the area was in the middle of a bad drought.  We will be renting in Roaring Run this year, which is according to the owner kayakable for the 5 miles to where it meets the James River.  There is a very nice pull out/picnic spot where the two meet, and plenty of room to park.  Take time out to splash around     as well.  I've never seen a river this clean before! Says Julie I've never kayaked this stretch of Craig's Creek, but it is not the ONLY stretch by far!  We spent 10 days in a lovely VRBO.com riverfront vacation rental downstream from New Castle, and kayaked both up and down the river multiple times, even though the area was in the middle of a bad drought.  We will be renting in Roaring Run this year, which is according to the owner kayakable for the 5 miles to where it meets the James River.  There is a very nice pull out/picnic spot where the two meet, and plenty of room to park.  Take time out to splash around as well.  I've never seen a river this clean before! Says Julie The Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle stretch of Craig Creek in Virginia is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class   I-II section. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The put-in is not too far from Roanoke, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are no other stretches to paddle along Craig Creek than the Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle stretch. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Meadow Creek Falls is always fun to check out; while you're here you can take a hike along the North Mountain Trail. Craig Creek gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here; February is when it's the driest. At Craig Creek throughout the summer months highs are in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows through the wintertime for Craig Creek tend to be in the 10's. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Blue Ridge Mountains has to offer. If the weather is great here at Craig Creek, you can go for a hike along the Dragon Tooth 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 Paddler input for Craig Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Craig Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia 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-ROANOKE, Salem 9 miles away Enjoy the Beauty of the Blue Ridge at Our Salem, VA hotel Conveniently situated off Interstate 81 at exit 137, our Salem, Virginia hotel lets you easily stay close to the best West Central Virginia a... Howard Johnson Inn & Conference Center, Salem 9 miles away Our property is conveniently located off I-81, Exit 137 on top of a mountain with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Salem/Roanoke Valley. We are near many popular chain restaurants a... 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...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Craig Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Craig Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Roanoke, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Craig Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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   Hotels Near Craig Creek: Holiday Inn SALEM-ROANOKE, Salem , 9 miles away Howard Johnson Inn & Conference Center, Salem , 9 miles away Econo Lodge Salem, Salem , 9 miles away Super 8 Salem VA, Salem , 10 miles away Quality Inn 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