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VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
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About Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
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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- Grill
- BBQ
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51 reviews
Summary
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp offers fantastic amenities, including private campsites and access to a refreshing creek, making it an ideal spot for families and larger groups. While some campers experienced issues with noisy, off-leash dogs, most visitors enjoyed the well-maintained facilities and nearby hiking trails. Overall, the campground is praised for its beautiful surroundings and suitability for group camping, though potential visitors should be aware of the pet etiquette challenges.
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4.2
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Based on 51 reviews
5 stars
64.7% (33)
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7.8% (4)
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17.6% (9)
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5.9% (3)
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Suman D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
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Suman D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
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Suman D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
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Shelby S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Awesome campsite in the middle of a beautiful forest right next to town. Need to hike your stuff in, but secluded and serene.
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Shelby S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Awesome campsite in the middle of a beautiful forest right next to town. Need to hike your stuff in, but secluded and serene.
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Karyn H
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Website listed site as open, but the gate was closed and I was unable to park my car. Wound up driving to the Family Campground down the road- fortunately there was one open so close.
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Karyn H
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Website listed site as open, but the gate was closed and I was unable to park my car. Wound up driving to the Family Campground down the road- fortunately there was one open so close.
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Anthony E
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Great site and great location. Perfect for our Boy Scout Troop's Spring campout. Thanks.
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Anthony E
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 Stayed at: B, Loop: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP
Great site and great location. Perfect for our Boy Scout Troop's Spring campout. Thanks.
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Location & Directions for Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
15618 Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652 United States
Elevation: 230 ft
Getting There
From I-81: Take exit 296 off I-81. Turn east on VA 55 and continue for 1.4 mi. In center of Strasburg (traffic light), turn left to remain on VA 55. After 5 mi, turn right onto SR 678 in the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will b...
From I-81: Take exit 296 off I-81. Turn east on VA 55 and continue for 1.4 mi. In center of Strasburg (traffic light), turn left to remain on VA 55. After 5 mi, turn right onto SR 678 in the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 mi. 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 mi until you come to a stoplight.
Turn right onto VA 55 west and continue for 5 mi to the small community of Waterlick.
Turn left onto SR 678 and the recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 mi.
Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left.
Highway access
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is accessible via I-81 at exit 296 and I-66 at exit 6. VA 55 and SR 678 are the main routes leading to the campground.
Near Shenandoah National Park
The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 8.7 mi · 15 min
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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