Blue-Green Algae occurs naturally in fresh water lakes, and becomes more likely during periods of warm, dry weather. Go on, knock yourself out… we have 94 tarns, meres and lakes as well as countless dubs, pools, becks and rivers, and you can swim in nearly all of them. The national forest is dedicated to preserving the land, so there may be times when motorized vehicles like boats are not allowed on the lake. It isn't really good for fishing, but it was pretty and it was quiet. 1.
There is an on-site restaurant, convenience shop, lockers and toilets. The firepit is awesome, well surrounded by rocks and there is a solid picnic table included too. Unlike similarly sized lakes in the North Central Arizona region, Ashurst is fed by more reliable springs and has a reputation for retaining water even during long dry periods. We chose loop b on the far side. There were come clear patches and the lake seemed to have good clear water normally if it weren't for the alga. Elevation is 7,000 feet. Likewise if you intend to bring any infrastructure, like a gazebo. It's $16 a night to camp and it's well worth it just to even get out of the heat of the valley.
You may inadvertently spread the aliens even if you just go for a paddle! Rowboats, rafts, canoes, kayaks, windsurfers use Ashurst Lake. The campers in loop c were all friendly as we took a daily walk. If so, how? Once you find a campsite the ranger comes by and you pay them for your spot, $19 for the site, $8 for an additional vehicle on the site, there are 5 of us.
Bears, elk, deer, birds, and other wildlife can be found in the forests. Map Information. Our access to the lakes guide shows what you can do in which lake. This Grand Canyon guided tour makes it easy to explore the park’s most impressive areas without getting lost or overwhelmed. We canoed and fished in the evening, the people fishing next to us caught 5 fairly small fish from the shore and I never caught a thing. But there are homes and clubs with showers and saunas near to Dillon and other lakes that people can use to warm up. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Is this a must-do if you are travelling with a, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, 4825 Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005-9358, The reviews I read of Ashurst had me pretty excited about enjoying a calm, quiet, lakeside campsite. Don't jump in, you could get shocked by the cold, and you don't know how deep it is. I think for a campsite as a whole it has everything you need, its pretty clean, the porte-potties weren't terrible and were stocked with TP, but it wasn't what I was looking for in terms of secluded, quiet wilderness. Its also important to make yourself as visible as possible. To reach Ashurst Lake travelers need to drive 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Some parts © 2020 Advameg, Inc. Tourists can paddle a canoe out onto the lake to fish, swim, or just sit … It has a reputation though. The camp grounds were not full and it was really nice.
Exposure to cool water can rapidly lead to hypothermia, and the early signs like struggling to move your hands, can make swimming more difficult than normal.
We brought the canoe, arrived around 11:30 and found the place packed.
From the lake it is possible to view the San Francisco Peaks. During the winter months the drinking water is unavailable to avoid freezing pipes. Drinking water and other facilities are in place. There is one boat ramp, 50 single unit camp sites, and several picnic tables.
At this time I do not recommend going to Ashurst Lake. The Enviroment Agency have weekly updates on blue-green algae across the Lake District. Unlike similarly sized lakes in the North Central Arizona region, Ashurst is fed by more reliable springs and has a reputation for retaining water even during long dry periods. They said "two" but were fruitless the day before. Went here hoping to avoid people and just get in some fishing.
If you suspect the water has algae, don't swim. The lake has two campgrounds, Ashurst Lake on the west shore and Forked Pine on the east shore. Ashurst Lake is medium-sized, as northern Arizona lakes go, but it has a reputation for holding water even through long dry spells. The lake offers activities of swimming and boating, with the locals storming the place to catch some fresh fish for their dinner. The sites before the actual lake campgrounds were super packed, full of RVs with toys from off-road buggies to dirt bikes.
If you want to swim in Lake Tangyanika make sure to stay at a reputable guesthouse, they will be able to instruct you where you can or cannot swim. Tourists can paddle a canoe out onto the lake to fish, swim, or just sit there admiring the views around them. Ashurst Lake is of medium size when compared to other lakes in the state of Arizona. Take a look at the photos below.
But also take notice of any signs warning of blooms at lake shore locations. Within the forest is Ashurst Lake. Fire rings are in place at the camp site. There were all kinds of campers, from the casual tent and a few supplies kinda campers to people with three truck loads and a trailer of everything they could fit in a campsite and set up a full patio and grill. Check the depth and the water bed by walking in carefully. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Sometimes it's a lake; sometimes it's not.
Ashurst Lake AZ is located about twenty minutes south of Flagstaff off Lake Mary Rd. See lakedistrict.gov.uk/coronavirus for latest coronavirus rules across the National Park and our services.