Ashurst Lake Campground - Flagstaff, AZ

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GPS Coordinates: N 35° 01.161 W 111° 24.510

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Ashurst Lake Campground hugs the lakeshore with campsites huddled in a picturesque stand of gnarly old juniper trees and pinyon pines. This campground provides 25 individual campsites. Tents and small RV's are permitted. RV trailers and motorhomes must be less than 22 feet.

Adjacent to Ashurst Lake Campground, lies Forked Pine Campground. Forked Pine Campground offers an additional 25 campsites.

When these campgrounds are "closed" and there is no host, the public may still use them, providing the road is open, however, drinking water will not be available and all toilets will be boarded up except for the one closest to the main boat launch, which will be maintained by employees and volunteers of the Flagstaff Center.

And as always, camping around Ashurst Lake is only permitted in designated sites and nowhere else for a one-mile radius around each of the campgrounds.

Located twenty miles southeast of Flagstaff, Ashurst Lake is has Northern Pike and boasts enough wind to attract a fairly large following of windsurfers.

One of Ashurst Lake's most notable characteristics is it ability to hold a high water level in drought years. In addition to fishing and board sailing, the lake offers excellent opportunities for bird watching during the spring waterfowl migration. Bald eagles and osprey can also be seen in the area, along with a number of species of hawks and songbirds.

Facilities: Restrooms, drinking water, fire rings, cooking grills, and picnic tables are provided at Ashurst Lake Campground.

Best Time To Visit: Ashurst Lake Campground is open from May through September (weather permitting). There is a campground host in season. The campground is often open year-round if the weather permits.

Fees: An overnight camping fee is charged.

Accessibility: The area is not accessible.

Rules: This campground is located within the Coconino National Forest; forest regulations apply. Tents and small motor homes are permitted. Ashurst Campground permits trailers less than 22 feet. There are no utility hookups. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.

No horses are allowed in the campground. Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite. There is a maximum 14 day stay limit.

Directions: To reach Ashurst Lake Campground From Flagstaff, travel south 19 miles from Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) then east about 4 miles on Forest Road 82 East.

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Reservations: Reservations are not accepted at the Ashurst Lake Campground; camping is first-come, first-served.

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Ashurst Lake Campground

Ashurst Lake
Coconino National Forest


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Address

Coconino National Forest-Mormon Lake Ranger District

4373 S. Lake Mary Road

Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

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General: (928) 774-1147

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