Ashurst Lake/Forked Pine Campgrounds

Good fishing and excellent views of the San Francisco Peaks characterize thesetwo lakeside campgrounds. Ashurst Lake is stocked with trout, bass and channel catfish and boasts enough wind to attract a fairly large following of windsurfers. Both campgrounds hug the lakeshore with campsites huddled in a picturesque stand of gnarly old juniper trees and pinyon pines. One of Ashurst Lake's most notable characteristics is it ability to hold a high water level in drought years. That can be very important here in northern Arizona where less resilient lakes sometimes dry up.

In addition to fishing and board sailing, the lake offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching during the spring waterfowl migration. For a special treat look for white-faced ibises grazing in the shallows along with the cinnamon teal, pintails and other ducks. Bald eagles and osprey can also be seen in the area, along with a number of species of hawks and songbirds.

Location: About twenty miles southeast of Flagstaff. Elevation is 7,000 feet.

GPS Coord: Boat Ramp: N35° 1' 16.0674", W-111° 24' 27.072"
Ashurst Campground: N35° 1’ 10.0914”, W-111° 24’ 31.068”
Forked Pine Campground: N35° 1' 21.72", W-111° 23' 51.756"

Access: Drive south 19 miles from Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) then east about 4 miles on Forest Road 82E.

Season: May 2, 2007 through October 13, 2008*

	Related Links
Ashurst Lake Mormon Lake Recreation Page More fishing nearby: Mormon Lake Lake Mary Birdwatching: Marshall Lake

Attractions: Fishing, Windsurfing, Sightseeing, Wildlife watching (waterfowl, raptors)

Facilities: 25 singles unit sites (Ashurst), 25 sites (Forked Pine), tables, fire rings, and cooking grills, drinking water, toilets (vault and compost type), Forked Pine toilets are barrier free, boat ramp on the lake's west side. The seasonal store will close at end of business on Sept. 7, 2008.

Fees: $14.00 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. Second vehicle per night: $7.00 additional. These campgrounds are available for Picnic/day use (10 a.m to 4 p.m.) for a fee of $7.00 up to 5 people.

Notes:
Tents and small motor homes are permitted at both campgrounds.
Ashurst permits trailers under 22'. Forked Pine, under 16'.
No utility hookups.
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
No horses allowed in the campground.
Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite.
14 day stay limit.

For more information contact:
Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger Districts, 5075 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff AZ 86004, (928) 526-0866