Lake Sakakawea State Park, State park on Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, US
Lake Sakakawea State Park extends across 739 acres along the southern shore of Lake Sakakawea, featuring forests, beaches, and water access points.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers developed the area as Garrison Lake State Park until 1965, when North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department assumed management.
The park connects visitors to Native American heritage through its name, honoring Sakakawea, the Shoshone woman who guided Lewis and Clark.
Visitors can access two seasonal camping cabins in Sanish Campground, a marina with 74 boat slips, and multiple picnic shelters for groups.
The western terminus of the 4,600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail begins in this park, marking the start of a cross-continental hiking route.
Location: Mercer County
Inception: 1965
Website: https://parkrec.nd.gov/lake-sakakawea-state-park
GPS coordinates: 47.52390,-101.45200
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:25
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