Lake Ashby Park

Campground in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida Also known as Lake Ashby Park & Campground

Aerial view of Lake Ashby Park
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

Campground with 10 sites

Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

10 sites

Volusia County nature park on Lake Ashby near New Smyrna Beach with primitive tent camping only ($25 a night plus tax); no RV sites. Stays are capped at 7 nights in a row and 30 nights a year, and reservations are made by phone.

What stands out

  • County park on Lake Ashby, 71 acres
  • Primitive tent camping only, no RV sites
  • $25 per night plus tax
  • Max stay 7 nights in a row, 30 nights per year
  • Boardwalk, fishing pier and horse/nature trails

Sites

Primitive tent campsite

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$25

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Hiking trails
  • Boardwalks
  • Fishing pier
  • Grills
  • Pavilions with picnic tables
  • Nature/horse trails
  • 3,500 sq ft children's play area
  • Restrooms (county camping page)
  • Free public boat ramp nearby (currently closed due to high water)
  • Personal watercraft launch off Commercial Avenue

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • County rule: pets allowed in county parks during regular park hours (not in oceanfront/coastal parks); must be leashed, not left unattended, owners clean up; proof of rabies vaccination required; aggressive animals not tolerated. The park page does not say whether pets may stay overnight at the campsites.

Arrival

  • Not listed

Other fees: Rate is plus tax.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Park address per county: 4150 Boy Scout Camp Road, New Smyrna Beach.

Rates and fees

  • Primitive tent camping $25 per night plus tax.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • County Code Ch. 82 limits camping to 7 consecutive days and 30 total days per calendar year.

Rig rules

  • Primitive tent camping only; no RV sites at this park.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed, not left unattended, owner cleans up; proof of rabies vaccination required; $55 fine for violations.

Rules

  • County parks open sunrise to sunset; entry gates close about 30 minutes before sunset.
  • Fires only in designated fire rings; no glass containers; no inflatables; no drones; no metal detecting; 10 mph speed limit.

Activities and nearby

  • Canoeing, fishing from the boardwalk and shore, fishing pier, nature/horse trails, volleyball court.
  • Free public boat ramp nearby; personal watercraft launch off Commercial Avenue.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Lake Ashby Park boat ramp closed due to elevated water levels (notice on park page).

Ownership

  • Owned and run by Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Also worth knowing

  • Lake named for Major James A. Ashby of the Second Seminole War.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

4160 Boy Scout Camp Road, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • volusia.org Park page: address, hours, tent camping fee, stay limits, amenities, reservations phone, boat ramp closure
  • volusia.org County camping page: parks with camping, tent $25 / RV $40 rates, stay limits
  • volusia.org County park rules (fires, pets, glass, speed)
  • volusia.org County pet rules and fines
  • floridahealth.gov State license: Recreational Camp, 10 tent spaces, 0 RV spaces
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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