Elizabeth Furnace Picnic (FR 515) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elizabeth Furnace Picnic (FR 515) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

4.8 mi from Strasburg

Maps 752 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 3/15–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
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StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Easy
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way.
  • Near Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • High Peak stands 1,228 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles southeast.
  • Passage Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–67°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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