Virginia / Shenandoah County / George Washington National Forest

Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

Open — Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. No drinking water available on-site; campers must bring their own or use the hand pump at the nearby family campground.

About

Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is located along the tranquil Passage Creek in the Shenandoah Valley within George Washington National Forest. This reservation-only group campground features two group sites: Site A accommodates up to 50 people for $55 per night, and Site B accommodates up to 25 people for $30 per night. The campground operates year-round with vault toilets available throughout the year, but there is no drinking water on-site. Campers must bring their own water or collect it from the hand pump at the nearby family campground. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities including hiking the Pig Iron and Charcoal Interpretive Trail to learn about historical iron production, challenging hikes to Buzzard Rock, and fishing in Passage Creek which is seasonally stocked with trout. The campground sits within diverse Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests that support 40 species of trees, 60 species of mammals, and 200 species of birds. Other activities include mountain biking and exploring the historic cabin accessible via a swinging bridge. Bear-proof dumpsters are provided, and flash flooding is a potential hazard in the area.

Directions

From I-81: Take exit 296 and turn east on VA 55 for 1.4 miles. In Strasburg, turn left to remain on VA 55. After 5.0 miles, turn right onto SR 678 in Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Group campground entrance is on your left. From I-66: Take Exit 6 (Front Royal). Take SR 340/522 South for 1.3 miles to the stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 west for 5 miles to Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678 and the recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles.

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