Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Fort Valley, VA, VA

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$55 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

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

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

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

Elizabeth Furnace offers forested trails, fishing in a stocked trout stream, and historic sites including the Pig Iron and Charcoal Trail. The recreation area features a swinging bridge, historic cabin, and picnic areas along Passage Creek.

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

Insider tips for Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood available for purchase on-site Only 2 tent sites available, so plan accordingly

Skip Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp if: You need hookups—this campground has no hookups. You're located near DC—reviewers report 4+ hour drive time from Maryland. You require full amenities—facilities are basic (vault toilets, no shower house mentioned).

Best time to visit Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

Cell signal at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp (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★ 4.3 (21 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
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 hookups—this campground has no hookups✕ You're located near DC—reviewers report 4+ hour drive time from Maryland✕ You require full amenities—facilities are basic (vault toilets, no shower house mentioned)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Only 2 tent sites available, so plan accordingly

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data

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, Hermit Thrush, 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 off I-81. Turn east on VA 55 and continue 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 the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left. From I-66: Take Exit 6 (Front Royal) off I-66. Take SR 340/522 South for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 west a

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

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How much does Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp cost per night?+
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp costs $30–$55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp open?+
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?+
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?+
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp 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 Group Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$30 /night★ 4.3 (21)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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