Ashurst Lake
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside
Location: Mormon Lake, AZ, AZ
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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Ashurst Lake offers excellent spring birdwatching during waterfowl migration, with documented sightings of white-faced ibises, bald eagles, osprey, and multiple duck species. The lake also supports fishing and board sailing with convenient graveled road access.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles and white-faced ibises are present. Also watch for weasels, ringtails, and wapiti in the area. Regal ringneck snakes and barred tiger salamanders have been documented nearby.
Insider tips for Ashurst Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 25 sites and high demand Plan for spring migration season (May-June) to maximize birdwatching opportunities for ibises, eagles, and waterfowl Bring self-contained RV or plan accordingly — no hookups available at most sites
Skip Ashurst Lake if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You're visiting November through April — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Ashurst Lake: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only. Spring (May-June) is optimal for waterfowl migration birdwatching..
Nearby campgrounds: Forked Pine Campground (AZ), Pinegrove (Flagstaff, AZ), Lakeview Campground (Az) (Flagstaff, AZ), Dairy Springs (Flagstaff, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ashurst Lake
Cell signal at Ashurst Lake (Mormon Lake, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 25 sites and high demand
Plan for spring migration season (May-June) to maximize birdwatching opportunities for ibises, eagles, and waterfowl
Bring self-contained RV or plan accordingly
no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally during this period only. Spring (May-June) is optimal for waterfowl migration birdwatching.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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