North Creek
Buchanan, Virginia · 1,125 ft · In George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft (343 m)1,125 ft343 m
Sites1
North Creek lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
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Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at North Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain84°66°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 49% chance of rain69°63°
- FriMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain79°45°
- SatSunny, 5% chance of rain57°36°
- SunSunny58°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Colon Hollow Shelter
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Buchanan
Bryant Ridge A.T. Shelter
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Buchanan
Middle Creek Campground
Campground · 1.9 mi · Buchanan
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 8.1 mi
Camp site
Big Island, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 8.3 mi
Marble Spring Campsite
Glasgow, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 8.5 mi
Camp site
Glasgow, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Big Island, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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