West Ashtabula Crossing
West Ashtabula Crossing is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in North Dakota. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 47.10599, -98.01013
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 701-845-2970
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About West Ashtabula Crossing
Overview 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. 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 camps
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggerts Landing | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.7 mi | — | Electric |
| East Ashtabula Crossing | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.6 mi | — | Electric |
| Mel Rieman Rec | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Valley City RV Park | RV park | 13 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #849 | Overnight parking | 14 mi | — | — |
| Page City Park Campground | Free campsite | 21 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.