It is set within the Eagle Cap Wilderness on land managed by Wallowa–Whitman National Forest.

[2] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains to the West Fork of the Wallowa River.

Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises over 3,200 feet (980 meters) above the river in approximately one mile.

This landform's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

[3] Based on the Köppen climate classification, Craig Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone characterized by long, usually very cold winters, and mild summers.