Iron ore was mined nearby, purified in the furnace, and then pig iron was transported over the Massanutten Mountain to the South Fork of the Shenandoah River for forging in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Much of the original stone structure still exists, as well as a restored cabin, and an outdoor recreation area.

The group camping area, located at 38°55′57″N 78°19′16″W / 38.932424°N 78.321168°W / 38.932424; -78.321168, includes fire rings and open pit toilets.

The picnic area, located at 38°55′48″N 78°19′40″W / 38.929953°N 78.327906°W / 38.929953; -78.327906, includes picnic tables, open pit toilets, open fields, access to several well blazed and maintained hiking trails (most notably the Massanutten / Tuscarora Trail),[3] mountain biking trails[4] and fishing in Passage Creek.

There is a trout hatchery near Passage Creek where a fishing license is required.