Camping at Lake Ashi
Ashinoko Camping Village is a campground located right next to Lake Ashi, a short walk from the Visitor Center. A variety of accommodation options and activities are available at the site. In addition to a standard tent camping area, the facilities include an “auto camp” zone where visitors can pitch a tent or sleep in their vehicle. Lodges offer a kitchen and beds for up to six guests. Some of the lodges stand adjacent to each other in rows of three and are connected by doors, meaning that they can accommodate groups of up to 18.
The campground facilities, which include a spacious outdoor barbecue site with room for 20 groups and an indoor equivalent equipped with tabletop gas grills, are open to non-guests as well. The open-air site is situated for picturesque views of Lake Ashi. It is connected to a lakeside promenade that leads toward the Kojiri Watergate, used to regulate the water level of the lake. Make a reservation at the reception office to use the barbecue facilities. You can ask the staff for help with building a fire, but will need to bring in your own food.