Forked Pine Campground
Good fishing and excellent views of the San Francisco Peaks characterize this lakeside campground. Ashurst Lake is stocked with trout and boasts enough wind for windsurfing. Both Ashurst Lake and Forked Pine Campgrounds hug the lakeshore with campsites huddled in a picturesque stand of gnarly old juniper trees and pinyon pines. One of Ashurst Lake's most notable characteristics is it ability to hold a high water level in drought years. That can be very important here in northern Arizona where less resilient lakes sometimes dry up. In addition to fishing and board sailing, the lake offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching during the spring waterfowl migration.
Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 24 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | 27 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | 27 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | 27 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | 27 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | 25 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Back-in | 18 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | 17 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | 27 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | 32 | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 32 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | 3.9 miles from Flagstaff Area National Monuments, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Oct 11 |
| Forest | Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Booking | 1/2 of Forked Pine and 1/2 of Ashurst Lake Campgrounds are avaialble for reservation, the rest are first come-first serve. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 35.0232° N, 111.3984° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNewman Piles Rx
14 mi from the campground · 751 acres
- PrescribedNewman 2 Piles Rx
14 mi from the campground · 723 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill 2 Piles Rx
30 mi from the campground · 356 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill Piles Rx
31 mi from the campground · 725 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 17.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.7 mi |
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Forked Pine Campground Ashurst Lake Flagstaff AZ - Camping in Arizona
Worth a stop
- 6.6 mi
- 12.1 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.7 miPinegrove Connector0.6 mi trail
- 3.7 miPinegrove Interpretive Loop1.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.
- inCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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Recreation
The lake is stocked with Trout making for good fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Forked Pine Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Forked Pine Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Forked Pine Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Oct 11.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Forked Pine Campground have?
24 sites, including 24 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Forked Pine Campground?
The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Forked Pine Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Forked Pine Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Forked Pine Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Forked Pine Campground good for stargazing?
Flagstaff Area National Monuments, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 3.9 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What if Forked Pine Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ashurst Lake (0.6 mi, partly first-come), Pinegrove (3.7 mi, partly first-come), and Lakeview Campground (6.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby