West Ashtabula Crossing

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  • (5.0)5 reviews

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Backpacker
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Other Camping
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About Campground

Overview

West Ashtabula Crossing Campground is located on 23 developed acres adjacent to Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. It is very popular and fills up on most weekends.

Lake Ashtabula was created by the construction of the Baldhill Dam on the Sheyenne River in 1944, and is situated in one of the most scenic river valleys in the region, offering visitors a wide range of recreation opportunities year-round.

Summer activities include fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking, while Ice fishing and cross-country skiing are popular during winter months.

Recreation

The name "Ashtabula" is a Native American word meaning "Fish River," which suits the lake's fish population; popular species include walleye, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch and black bullhead. With seven boat ramps, three accessible fishing piers and four automated fish cleaning stations, the lake is very convenient for anglers. Nearly 3,000 acres of land around the lake is managed as wildlife habitat by the Corps of Engineers and open to the public for wildlife viewing, birding, hiking and hunting. Hunters and anglers should contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for seasons, restrictions and licenses; fishing licenses and bait may be purchased from concessionaires around the lake. Campers can also reach the 63-mile Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway nearby and access the North Country National Scenic Trail from the campground.

Facilities

West Ashtabula Crossing has 38 campsites, 26 of which offer electric hookups. The facility also features a boat launch, dump station, fishing pier, fish cleaning station and picnic shelter.

Campers will find a swimming beach, playground and restaurant less than one mile away. The nearest town is Valley City, 15 miles south.

Natural Features

The campground is on a wooded hillside offering shade for most sites. It lies amidst the 'prairie potholes' region of glacially-carved lakes in North Dakota.

Spring and fall bring bountiful views of migratory water birds to Lake Ashtabula, including the unique white pelican, which can be seen in large flocks during summer.

The lake region also provides habitat for white-tailed deer, sharptail grouse, wild turkey and gray partridge.

Directions

The main route to the park is via Interstate 94 to Valley City exit 292. Follow the signs through Valley City to County Road 21. Travel North for 15 miles.

Access

Boat-In
Drive-in
Hike-in

Accommodations

Group
RV Sites
Standard
Tent Sites

Features

Big Rig Friendly
Driveway Back-In
Driveway Parallel
Driveway Pull Through
Electric Hookups
Picnic Table
Reservable
Sanitary Dump
Toilets
Trash

Amenities

Group Sites

Essentials

Alcohol Allowed
Drinking Water
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service
Pets Allowed

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Krishna Kundu

5 years ago
5/5

Best place for fishing in ND.

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Sarah J Musgrave

4 years ago
5/5

Great place to camp, swim, and fish.

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Abe Abrahamson

4 years ago
5/5

Great campground, alcohol is allowed on the west side, but not east, fantastic swimming beach and playground on east side. Resort across the highway has a nice restaurant and convenience store with fair prices.

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Mike Berry

1 year ago
5/5

Had fun

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Bruce Magidson

1 year ago
5/5

Love it here. So beautiful. Lots of places to fish.

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