West Ashtabula Crossing
Ashtabula Lake
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Firewood restrictions are in place; because of the potential to carry invasive insects, absolutely no outside firewood is allowed
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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2630 114th Ave SE Valley City ND 58072
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 701-845-2970
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 14, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 08, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING , Type Standard Electric
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