Campground · Virginia · 33 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
George Washington National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
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.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, shade.
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 05 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 14 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 18 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 21 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 22 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 23 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 27 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 30 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 32 | Elizabeth Furnace | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Standard Campsite - Non-Peak Season | Family Campground | Management | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Standard | Family Campground Peak Season | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
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.
38.92472, -78.33111 · 38°55'29.0"N 78°19'52.0"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 46 | 54 | 65 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 56 | 46 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 31 | 25 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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).
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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