Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area is a great destination for nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as trout fishing, hiking the Pig Iron and Charcoal Trail to learn about the history of iron mining, and exploring the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The area also features a swinging bridge, historic cabin and plenty of picnic spots and camping opportunities.
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. No water at group campground.
Vault toilets available year-round; Flush toilets: late May-October
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Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
Elizabeth Furnace
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
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0.7mi | — |
Shelters
Shenandoah River State Park
|
4.8mi | — |
River Right
Shenandoah River State Park
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4.9mi | 100% |
Hunts
Shenandoah River State Park
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5.4mi | — |
Ew
Shenandoah River State Park
|
5.7mi | — |
Cabins And Lodge
Shenandoah River State Park
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5.8mi | — |