Elizabeth Furnace
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Edinburg, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 33 sites it is the #20 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($10) is $6 below the Virginia median of $16/night.
- There are 21 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 92% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (33 ft).
- Pets allowed on 33 of 33 sites; campfires allowed on 33 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~20 mi, Harrisonburg ~44 mi, Charlottesville ~62 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
AmphitheaterDump stationFire ringsPaved roadsTent padsVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers33 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: 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).
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Hole Gap | 0.1 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Botts | 0.1 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Sherman Gap | 0.2 mi | 5.4 | USFS |
| Charcoal Interpretive | 0.2 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Pig Iron Interpretive | 0.2 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Tuscarora - Veach Gap | 0.3 mi | 10.1 | USFS |
| Tuscarora - Bear Wallow | 0.3 mi | 4.3 | USFS |
| Massanutten | 0.3 mi | 21.1 | USFS |
| Bear Wallow Spur | 0.3 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Sidewinder | 0.7 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Buzzard Rock Trail | 0.8 mi | 3.5 | USFS |
| Shawl Gap | 0.8 mi | 2.2 | USFS |
+ 4 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
74.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.9 miIntermediate: 13.6 miExpert: 13.4 miExpert (double black): 10.9 miUnrated: 35.3 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 0.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudhole Gap Trail | 0.1 mi | 4.3 | Unrated 3.4Blue 0.9 | OSM | |
| Mud Hole Gap | 0.1 mi | 4.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Botts | 0.1 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Charcoal Interpretive | 0.2 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Pig Iron Interpretive | 0.2 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Tuscarora-Bear Wallow Trail | 0.3 mi | 4.2 | Black 2.5Blue 1.7 | OSM | |
| Bear Wallow Spur Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.2 | Black | OSM | |
| Tuscarora - Veach Gap | 0.3 mi | 10.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Tuscarora - Bear Wallow | 0.3 mi | 4.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Sherman Gap Trail | 0.4 mi | 2.9 | Black | OSM | |
| Massanutten Trail | 0.6 mi | 13.6 | Blue 2.5Black 4.2Unrated 1.8Dbl black 5.1 | OSM | |
| Sidewinder Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.8 | Blue | OSM |
+ 19 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
0.7 | VA | — | 2 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 16 (58.2 mi) |
| Mudhole Gap Camping OpenStreetMap listing |
2.5 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 17 (62.9 mi) |
| Strasburg Riverlot OpenStreetMap listing |
4.7 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (30.5 mi) |
| Shenandoah River State Park Campground Shenandoah River State Park |
5.6 | VA | $27–$43 | — | E W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 17 (44.0 mi) |
| Little Fort George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
7.3 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (38.9 mi) |
| Twin Rivers Campground Private campground |
7.5 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 2 (5.3 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.