Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233176
When Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp reopens
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 366 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 311 open for online reservation · 55 reserved.
Where the open windows are
15% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 311 of 366 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online15%
Open site-nights311 / 366
Reserved (of online inventory)55 / 366
Weekday openings202
Weekend openings109
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 202 fall on weekdays and 109 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 62 of 62 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 2 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 2 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A | 156 |
| B | 155 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Nov 27
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Nov 27. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
311 open site-nights across 2 sites at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 22 2-night, 22 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site B.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Not recorded | None | 156 | 104 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +144 more |
| B | Not recorded | None | 155 | 104 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +143 more |
About Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
Overview
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.
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
Hand pump available year round in the family campground (Please park your vehicle across the street when coming to the family campground to collect water. This helps us avoid any potential car congestion). No water at group campground. No firewood available. Vault toilets available year-round.
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.
2 monitored sitesNo hookups2 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From I-81: Take exit 296 off I-81. Turn east on VA 55 and continue 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 the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. 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 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 west and continue for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678 and the recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left.
15618 Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652540-984-4101
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233176 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233176 · Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp · Fort Valley VA8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?
Reservations for Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 311 of 366 tracked site-nights are open (85%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site B. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?
January 2027, with 62 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 27. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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