Ashurst Lake
Open for camping. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect. Season runs early May to mid-October. 14 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; 11 sites are first-come-first-served. Check-in 2 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 10:19PM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
About
Ashurst Lake Campground occupies a scenic position along the shore of Ashurst Lake in Coconino National Forest, roughly 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff at 7,132 feet elevation. The 25 campsites are scattered through a picturesque stand of gnarly old juniper trees and pinyon pines, offering a classic high-desert forest camping experience with lake access. The lake supports fishing and board sailing, with motorized boats limited to a single electric motor or gasoline engine of 10 horsepower or less. Birdwatching peaks during spring waterfowl migration when white-faced ibises, cinnamon teal, pintails, bald eagles, osprey, hawks, and songbirds frequent the area. The San Francisco Peaks provide a dramatic volcanic backdrop on the horizon. Graveled roads surrounding the lake offer easy access for passenger vehicles and bicycles, while rustic two-track roads invite mountain biking and hiking into the surrounding mixed juniper-ponderosa forest for wildlife viewing.
Directions
From Flagstaff, drive south 19 miles on Lake Mary Road, then east approximately 4 miles on Forest Road 82E.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 774-9671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Ashurst Lake Campground |
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