Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · KY · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.92917, -78.32941 , KY

Description

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. 

Directions

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 proceed south on SR 340/522 for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 West for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678 and go approximately 6 miles. Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground will be on your left.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING PICNICKING

Details

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