Elizabeth Furnace

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — riverside

Location: Fort Valley, VA, VA

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground. Showers and Flush Toilets available from May-October.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/elizabeth-furnace to be notified when sites open up.

Federal campground with 33 sites suitable for tent and self-contained RV camping at $10/night. Google reviewers praise the clean facilities, friendly hosts, and peaceful atmosphere for disconnecting, with a 4.7/5 rating from 138 reviews.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Bluebird, Hairy Woodpecker, Wood Turtle, Northern Red-bellied Cooter, and Corn Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Elizabeth Furnace: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Hand pump available year-round near entrance if you need water Hike Pig Iron and Charcoal Trail or Buzzard Rock for recreation Not all sites are suitable for van camping — inquire about specific site compatibility when booking

Skip Elizabeth Furnace if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable. You require shower facilities outside May-October. You prefer firewood — no firewood is available at the campground.

Best time to visit Elizabeth Furnace: May-October — Showers and flush toilets available during this period; trout stocking occurs seasonally in Passage Creek for fishing. Year-round — Vault toilets and hand pump available year-round; campground operates all seasons.

Nearby campgrounds: Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp (Fort Valley, VA), Little Fort (Fort Valley, VA), Mathews Arm Campground (Luray, VA), Camp Roosevelt (Fort Valley, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Elizabeth Furnace

Cell signal at Elizabeth Furnace (Fort Valley, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Fort Valley, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground. Showers and Flush Toilets available from May-October.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites34 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable✕ You require shower facilities outside May-October✕ You prefer firewood — no firewood is available at the campground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Hand pump available year-round near entrance if you need water

Hike Pig Iron and Charcoal Trail or Buzzard Rock for recreation

Not all sites are suitable for van camping

inquire about specific site compatibility when booking

Best: May-October

Showers and flush toilets available during this period; trout stocking occurs seasonally in Passage Creek for fishing

Best: Year-round

Vault toilets and hand pump available year-round; campground operates all seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Bluebird, Hairy Woodpecker, Wood Turtle, Northern Red-bellied Cooter, and Corn Snake documented in the area.

Location

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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 p

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Elizabeth Furnace cost per night?+
Elizabeth Furnace costs $10–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Elizabeth Furnace open?+
Elizabeth Furnace is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Elizabeth Furnace have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Elizabeth Furnace?+
Elizabeth Furnace is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Elizabeth Furnace?+
Elizabeth Furnace is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Elizabeth Furnace?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Elizabeth Furnace is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Elizabeth Furnace open, and what are check-in times?+
Elizabeth Furnace is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

Fort Valley, VA

From $30/night

Little Fort

Fort Valley, VA

From $20/night

Mathews Arm Campground

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From $30/night

Camp Roosevelt

Fort Valley, VA

From $10/night

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