West Ashtabula Crossing

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

31Sites

55 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 31

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	01	tent only electric	15 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	02	standard electric	24 ft	—
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	03	standard electric	35 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	04	standard electric	37 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	05	standard electric	45 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	06	standard electric	37 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	07	standard electric	55 ft	30
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	08	standard electric	41 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	09	standard electric	37 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	10	standard electric	39 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	11	standard electric	35 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	12	standard electric	42 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	13	standard electric	38 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	14	standard electric	36 ft	30 /50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	15	standard electric	37 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	16	standard electric	35 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	17	management	55 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	18	standard electric	30 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	19	standard electric	25 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	20	standard electric	49 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	21	standard electric	49 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	22	standard electric	48 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	23	standard electric	35 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	24	standard electric	27 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	25	standard electric	40 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	26	standard electric	39 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	27	standard electric	35 ft	30 /50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	28	standard electric	40 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	29	standard electric	37 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	30	standard electric	43 ft	50
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING	31	standard electric	38 ft	50

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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