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U.S. Forest Service · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Elizabeth Furnace

Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. No Firewood available. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground. Showers and Flush Toilets available from May-October. Please visit our website for exact dates. . 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. Vault Toilets are located throughout the family campground and are available year-round. No Firewood available. Hand pump available year-round near entrance of family campground. .

Reservable36 sites
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Campsites

Standard, no hookups33
Host/management3
Total36

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowedMax vehicle length 35 ftRVs & trailersTents

Fees: The campground has a self-service pay station at the entrance. Sites are currently $10/night with limited services and $20/night when water systems are running (May-October).

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Campgrounds nearby

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.