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Elizabeth Furnace
FSU.S. Forest Service — Fort Valley · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Location | Fort Valley · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · 38.92472, -78.33111 · Map |
| Sites | 33 public sites counted from the federal listing — 33 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 33 sites Water hookups at 0 of 33 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 33 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 33 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 34 sites · 30 ft: 34 sites · 35 ft: 1 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | The campground has a self-service pay station at the entrance. Sites are currently $10/night with limited services and $20/night when water systems are running (May-October). |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 34 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 34 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | AmphitheaterDump stationPit toiletsVault toilets |
| Phone | N/A |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview
Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. No Firewood available. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground. Showers and Flush Toilets available from May-October. Please visit our website for exact dates.
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.
Facilities
Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. No Firewood available. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground.
Natural Features The charming family 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.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (540) 984-4101.
Directions, from the listing
From I-81: Take exit 296 and turn east, on VA 55 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 small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. There are three entrances, about a half mile apart: Entrance to the group campground appears first, followed by the entrance to the day use area, and finally the entrance to the campground.
From I-66: Take Exit 6 (Front Royal) and proceed south on SR 340/522 for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 West for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678 and go approximately 6 miles. Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground will be on your left.
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Trip Card — Elizabeth Furnace
Fort Valley · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Valley · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Fees | The campground has a self-service pay station at the entrance. Sites are currently $10/night with limited services and $20/night when water systems are running (May-October). |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 33 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10158475 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.