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Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area is a highly esteemed destination known for its family friendly atmosphere. Spend the day fishing from a stocked trout stream, grilling at one of the many picnic spots, or taking a stroll across the swinging bridge to view the historic cabin. The campground was named for the Elizabeth Furnace, a blast furnace used to make pig iron in the 1800s. With water power from Passage Creek, the furnace purified iron ore to make high-carbon fuel used for forging. Natural Features: The charming group 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. 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: The campground is open year-round and allows tent and RV camping. Site pads, campfire circles, picnic tables, vault toilets and grills are provided. Water is not available onsite, but campers have access to seasonal flush toilets and drinking water from a hand pump at the Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground. Trash collection is not available so please pack-in and pack-out all trash.
In Front Royal, VA, at the intersection of US Rt. 340 (N. Shenandoah Ave) and State Rt. 55 (Strasburg Rd.), take Rt. 55 west 5.2 miles to County Rt. 678 (Fort Valley Rd.). Turn left onto Rt. 678 and go 4.4 miles to campground on left.
This is the most suitable campsite in the Greater Washington area. The staff are particularly nice and the lovely volunteers are divided into two special camping areas. One is a decorated standard venue and the other is a venue that basically retains the original style. The fire is piled up with a piece of stone and it is very wild! Of course, you can also make a lot of friends to drink and drink in this place. There are also many small animals to accompany you to watch the stars in the sky!
It was our first time here and it quickly became one of my favorite campgrounds. There's no service whatsoever, so take that into account. But I loved the forced shutdown of cell phones. The hot showers were fantastic and much welcomed! There is fishing, creeks for swimming, and a couple fields (one with a podium, stage, and seating). Tons of fun!!
We stayed for 9 days @ 5./ day. There are many trails to hike, a beautiful picnic area with a restored cabin, and pretty suspension bridge over the stream. The shower/restrooms were closed for the winter, but, there are a couple of vault toilets. There is also a large open grassy area with horseshoe pits. Great place to take the family camping.
What an amazing experience! No wifi & no cell. Was a great weekend to disconnect. Host and campers were some of the nicest people one could meet! First come, first serve and sites are pretty big. Can't wait to go back!
So great. My favorite camping site. Great showers, cozy camp sites ( get there early to pick out the one you want. ) Amazing scenery and hiking trails. 😀
