Craigsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.7 km2), all land.

The community derives its name from James Craig, an original owner of the town site.

[5] Located near Craigsville is the Beaver Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.