On the south shore of the third-largest man-made reservoir in the nation, lies Lake Sakakawea State Park. The park is surrounded by miles of lakeshore, providing stunning views. Visitors can spend time at the swim beach, camping beneath the trees, hiking on the trails, or out on the lake. Sail boaters and windsurfers can take advantage of North Dakota’s fabled wind on this 368,000-acre lake.

Lake Sakakawea is known for its premier fishing. The lake is home to walleye, northern pike, and chinook salmon. Anglers can find a full-service marina, a convenience store, and a fish cleaning station. Boat ramps in the park offer deep water access to some of the best salmon fishing on the lake.

The park is also home to the Western Terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail, a trail stretching 4,600 miles over eight states from Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota to Vermont. The trail also passes through Fort Ransom State Park.