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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Tent Only Electric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter Sports
  • Hiking
  • Camping

Amenities

  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Pit Toilets
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Campfire Rings
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Fishing Pier
  • Grills
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Quiet Area

Getting Here

Latitude
47° 6' 21.5604" N
Longitude
98° 0' 36.4810" W
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.

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.

    • Contact Information

    2630 114th Ave SE
    Valley City, ND 58072

    For campground inquiries, please call: 701-845-2970

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