Forked Pine Campground
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside
Location: AZ, AZ
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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
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Lakeside campground with excellent fishing and windsurfing at Ashurst Lake, plus spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. Campers praise the clean facilities, friendly host, and beautiful sunsets with views of Humphreys Peak.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Prairie Rattlesnake, Regal Ringneck Snake, Wapiti, Ringtail, Long-tailed Weasel, Common Loon, White-faced Ibis, Red-tailed Hawk
Insider tips for Forked Pine Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground 4-mile dirt road approach is bumpy; take your time and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available at most sites Some cell reception available on-site
Skip Forked Pine Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer paved access roads. You're visiting outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Forked Pine Campground: May-October — Official operating season; Ashurst Lake maintains high water level even in drought years. End of July — Verified camper report of beautiful conditions, though expect strong winds.
Nearby campgrounds: Ashurst Lake (Mormon Lake, AZ), Pinegrove (Flagstaff, AZ), Lakeview Campground (Az) (Flagstaff, AZ), Dairy Springs (Flagstaff, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Forked Pine Campground
Cell signal at Forked Pine Campground (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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
4-mile dirt road approach is bumpy; take your time and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended
Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available at most sites
Some cell reception available on-site
Official operating season; Ashurst Lake maintains high water level even in drought years
Verified camper report of beautiful conditions, though expect strong winds
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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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Google Maps APICommunity
#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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