Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area offers forested trails, campsites and open grassy picnic areas along the tranquil Passage Creek. Enjoy hiking the Pig Iron and Charcoal trail and learn how iron was historically mined and smelted. Spend the day fishing from a stocked trout stream, grilling out at a picnic spot, or taking a stroll across the swinging bridge to view the historic cabin.
- Hand pump available year round in the family campground (Please park your vehicle across the street when coming to the family campground to collect water. This helps us avoid any potential car congestion).
- No water at group campground.
- No firewood available.
- Vault toilets available year-round.
Need to Know
We provide bear-proof dumpsters for any trash. If dumpsters are full, please pack out any extra trash to avoid potential bear problems.
No water onsite; please bring your own or visit the nearby family campground for water access. If you are visiting the family campground for water, please park across the street and cross safely to the hand pump at the entrance. Showers are only available to family campground visitors.
- No electric hookups available
- All equipment must fit on site pad
- Warning: potential flash flood hazard around campground
- For more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Natural Features
The charming group campground sits in the Shenandoah Valley along Passage Creek, a tributary of the North Fork Shenandoah River. The area is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests which spans across Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. These forests protect 40 species of trees that are mostly Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests, 60 species of mammals and 200 species of birds.
Recreation
Enjoy hiking the Pig Iron and Charcoal Trail to learn how iron was made in the area. Another great hike heads up to Buzzard Rock.
Passage Creek is seasonally stocked with trout to keep anglers entertained.
Contact Information
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15618 Fort Valley Road Fort Valley VA 22652
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 540-984-4101
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From I-81: Take exit 296 off I-81. Turn east on VA 55 and continue for 1.4 miles. In center of Strasburg (traffic light), turn left to remain on VA 55. After 5.0 miles, turn right onto SR 678 in the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left.
From I-66: Take Exit 6 (Front Royal) off I-66. Take SR 340/522 South for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight.
Turn right onto VA 55 west and continue for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick.
Turn left onto SR 678 and the recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles.
Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left.
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