Forked Pine Campground
Open for the season, early May through mid-October. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect as of May 21. Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings. 14 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; 10 sites are first-come, first-served.
O'Leary access restricted 9/21-10/21; NPS Road 545 closed between SR 89 and Sunset Crater
A section of Coconino National Forest land surrounding National Parks Service Road 545 is temporarily closed to the public. The access road to O'Leary Peak is not accessible for hiking or driving during the closure.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during and following precipitation events within the Oak Creek watershed affected by the Pocket Fire.
Snowbowl Road to temporarily close morning of Sept. 19
Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516) will temporarily close from 5 a.m. to noon on Sept. 19, 2026, for the annual Climb to End Cancer event.
About
Forked Pine Campground hugs the lakeshore of Ashurst Lake in the Coconino National Forest, about 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. The campground sits at 7,132 feet elevation in a picturesque stand of gnarly old juniper trees and pinyon pines, with the San Francisco Peaks providing a grand volcanic backdrop on the horizon. Ashurst Lake is notable for maintaining high water levels even during drought years. The lake is stocked with trout and offers excellent fishing opportunities. Windsurfing is popular when winds pick up. During spring waterfowl migration, birdwatchers can spot white-faced ibises, cinnamon teal, pintails, bald eagles, and osprey. Rustic gravel and two-track roads in the surrounding area provide opportunities for mountain biking and wildlife viewing in the juniper/ponderosa mixed forest. The campground has 24 sites with vault toilets and potable water. No hookups, showers, or dump station are available. Access requires driving through the adjacent Ashurst Lake Campground via a 4-mile maintained dirt road off Lake Mary Road.
Directions
Drive south 19 miles from Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road, then east about 4 miles on Forest Road 82E. Access requires driving through Ashurst Lake Campground to reach Forked Pine on the opposite side of the lake.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 774-9671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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