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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 interpretive trails 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 0.1 mi
trailhead
Bearwallow Horse Trailhead
- 1.3 mi
attraction
Fort Valley Overlook
- 0.3 mi
recreation site
Elizabeth Furnace Day Use Area
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: DUMP STATION in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- VA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

