You'll find Craig Creek in Buchanan. It's a public boat ramp. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries manages it. If it's full, Horseshoe Bend in Buchanan is 6.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Buchanan, VA |
| Water | Craig Creek |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Craig Creek is in Buchanan, Virginia. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Craig Creek.
It gives you access to Craig Creek.
We don't have fee information for Craig Creek, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Craig Creek. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Roanoke in Roanoke, about 19 miles away.
The map data names Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as the operator of Craig Creek.
Horseshoe Bend in Buchanan (6.2 miles), Irongate in Clifton Forge (9 miles) and Buchanan in Buchanan (11 miles).
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