RV site details
- Electric
- Dump station
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING
WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING is a public campground in Valley City, ND. It has 31 campsites. 30 sites can be reserved. 1 sites are first come, first served.
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.
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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, Parallel, and Pull-through
Location
2630 114th Ave SE, Valley City, ND 58072
About 35 miles northeast of Jamestown, ND
Elevation 1,381 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this Valley City campground.