Elizabeth Furnace

Campground · Virginia · 33 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

George Washington National Forest (NF) · Open Access

33
Bookable sites
35 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
34
Accessible sites
760 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

  • 33 bookable sites
  • 36 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 34 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 35 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Elizabeth Furnace, Family Campground, Family Campground Peak Season, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 33 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

36 campsites at Elizabeth Furnace

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
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22Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
23Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
24Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
25Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
26Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
27Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
28Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
29Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
30Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
31Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
32Elizabeth FurnaceStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
Standard Campsite - Non-Peak SeasonFamily CampgroundManagementBack InGravel35 ft8♿ 🐾
StandardFamily Campground Peak SeasonStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8♿ 🐾
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Getting there

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

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F424654657382868579685646
Low °F212330394958636154423125
Precip in2.92.33.22.84.44.23.93.44.42.62.52.8

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.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

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Common questions about Elizabeth Furnace

Can you reserve a site at Elizabeth Furnace?
Yes, Elizabeth Furnace is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elizabeth Furnace have?
36 sites in total, of which 33 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Elizabeth Furnace?
35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Elizabeth Furnace?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elizabeth Furnace.
Does Elizabeth Furnace have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Elizabeth Furnace?
Campfires are allowed at Elizabeth Furnace. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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