Campground

Eggerts Landing

Ashtabula Lake
Near Valley City, North Dakota

Facilities

There are 41 campsites with 37 of the sites offering electrical service. Other features of the campground include a swimming beach, flush toilets, playground and hiking trail.

A dump station, fishing pier, boat ramp, restaurant and additional hiking trails are within walking distance. The nearest town is Valley City, 10 miles away.

Natural Features

The campground is heavily wooded offering shade and privacy for most sites. The lake area 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 region also provides habitat for white-tailed deer, sharptail grouse, wild turkey and gray partridge.

Recreation

There is no shortage of recreation opportunities and outdoor fun in and around the lake. Visitors can swim, picnic and hike within the campground. A fishing pier is a short walk away. 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 and access nearly 35 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail within a short drive.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Walk To
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Hiking
  • Camping

Amenities

  • Accessible Fishing Dock
  • Flush Toilets
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility
  • Tent Pad
  • Internet Access

Getting Here

Latitude
47° 5' 44.5798" N
Longitude
98° 0' 29.9437" W
The main route to the park is via Interstate 94 to Valley City exit 292. Follow the signs through Valley City and follow County Road 21 north from Valley City for 10 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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