Ashurst Lake

Recreation

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.

A graveled road to the lake and graveled road that surrounds most of the lake provides convenient access for most passenger vehicles and bicycles. Rustic gravel and “two-track” roads in the area offer some great opportunities to mountain bike or walk out into the surrounding juniper/ponderosa mixed forest for some wildlife viewing and open spaces. The San Francisco Peaks stand majestically on the horizon providing a grand display of Arizona’s volcanic past.

Facilities

25 singles unit sites (Ashurst), tables, fire rings, and cooking grills, drinking water, toilets (vault and compost type). Boat ramp is located on the lake's west side.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.

Camp site features

Across 25 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 25 sites
Pets allowed: all 25 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

43 reviews

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Yolotzi L

Loop:Ashurst Lake

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Reviewed a month ago

Very peaceful excluding the fact that our campsite was only steps away from the next site. The other folx in the other site kept crossing through our site because of how close we were. Learned a lot about bees and yellow jackets. It was still very nice and calm but 21 (and I think it was 22) would be great for two groups coming together. We also loved being able to see the lake. Take care of the environment, the lake is shrinking! Also keep in mind that if you bring your pup, there are tarantulas walking around so just be mindful.

Juan D

Loop:Ashurst Lake

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Reviewed a month ago

great

Robin Y

Loop:Ashurst Lake

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Reviewed a month ago

Camp host was great, site was perfect for our getaway..

Cory D

Loop:Ashurst Lake