Navajo Name: Asááyi

Welcome to the gateway to the Chuska Mountains.  Enjoy picnicking, camping and fishing among the rugged beauty, cool pines, panoramic views, clear streams and monoliths sandstone formations of Bowl Canyon Navajo Recreation Area. Camp Asááyi, pronounced (Ah-sy-yeh) is one of the Navajo Nation's major attractions, providing outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, picnicking, canoeing and camping.

Bowl Canyon Recreation area serves as a get away for families or large groups.

FOR LARGE GROUPS WE RECOMMEND THE CAMP ASAAYI AREA
Camp Asááyi is available to accommodate large groups and organizations which present programs on conservation, nature lore, recreation or scouting, or host special events and activities.

The facilities include a large dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen, 16 cabins with bunk beds, showers, restrooms and outdoor facilities and equipment for recreational sports such as basketball and volleyball.  Two hiking trails within the recreation area wind pass beautiful panoramas, rippling streams and towering pine trees.

Depending upon weather conditions, Camp asaayi is open from April through October each year, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to upper-90s. Asááyi Lake is a 36-acre Alpine lake located approximately 1/2 mile west of the camp. 

If you are interested in rental information:
1. Please review our policies and procedures
2. Print Application & Medical History Form
3. Contact us at:
Navajo Parks & Recreation
PO Box 2520, Window Rock, AZ. 86515
fax : 928-871-6637 email : navajoparks@yahoo.com

Please Contact Dave Segay for Reservations and group rental fees at : 928.871.6647

FOR FAMILIES or SMALL GROUP WE RECOMMEND the LAKE AREA
Open to the general public, it is an ideal place for outdoor camping, canoeing, trout fishing or picnicking, and affords total rest and relaxation amid peaceful land scenic surroundings. You will need to pay for a camping fee to utilize overnight. If you plan to do some fishing, please gain a fishing license beforehand.

Private boats or canoes are allowed on the lake with a boating permit.  However, no motor boats are permitted.  Canoes are available for rent to Camp Asááyi participants only.

Asaay Lake Camping Area - North Shore Camp
fees: for day use - $10.00 per vehicle

South Shore Camp
fees: for day use - $10.00 per vehicle
camping - $15.00 per night

928-871-6647 - General Questions
928-871-6451 - Fishing Permit

Please Contact Dave Segay for Reservations: 928.871.6647

get directions using Mapquest.com, nearest community *Crystal, NM

*please call for specific directions, the map above is only the general location.

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FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES top of page
A permit is required for fishing any lakes or streams, and also for hunting for game on lands under the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation.  Permits, fees and dates can be obtained from the Fish and Wildlife Department.
Navajo Fish & Wildlife Dept.
P.O. Box 1480
Window Rock, AZ.  86515
(928)871-6451

BACKCOUNTRY HIKING AND CAMPING FEES
A backcountry use permit is required for hiking.
$5/day per person
Camping fees are also in effect.
$15/night per campsite

For more information about permits please
contact Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation:

Dave Segay, Recreation Specialist - Bowl Canyon
PO Box 2520
Window Rock, AZ. 86515
tel : 928-871-6647 fax : 928-871-6637
email: bc@navajonationparks.org