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North Dakota · Federal campground

East Ashtabula Crossing

5 mi southwest of Sibley, ND · Verizon 5G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About East Ashtabula Crossing

The East Ashtabula Crossing Campground is located on 12 developed acres adjacent to Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area. 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. 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…

  • Managed by: Ashtabula Lake, USACE
  • Where: 5 mi southwest of Sibley, ND · 47.15789, -98.00422

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sports

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

17°
-2°Jan
22°
2°Feb
35°
16°Mar
52°
29°Apr
67°
42°May
76°
53°Jun
80°
57°Jul
79°
54°Aug
70°
45°Sep
54°
33°Oct
36°
18°Nov
23°
6°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 16.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.