Lewis & Clark State Park
Lewis
and Clark State Park is situated on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea.
The rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering
backdrop to one of the state's best recreation areas.
The park, of course, is named for the Corps of Discovery explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The expedition camped nearby on April 17, 1805, and an interpretive trail marker has been placed within the park to commemorate their historic journey through North Dakota.
Due to low water levels, the park's marina, gas dock and beach are closed, although the concession building is open during the summer. Boats have limited access to the Missouri River from a low water ramp.
Two rare fish species... the pallid sturgeon and the prehistoric-looking paddlefish... can occasionally be found in the lake's western reaches.
Location
Lewis and Clark State Park is located 19 miles southeast of Williston on Highway 1804.
Fees
Entrance fee—$5/day per vehicle or $25 annual vehicle permit
Camping—$15/night campsite with electricity; $10/night campsite without electricity.
Camping cabins—$40/night
Nearby Attractions
Buffalo Trails Museum • Ft. Union Trading Post National Historic Site • Ft. Buford State Historic Site • Red Mike Golf Course • Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit • Writing Rock State Historic Site • Missouri & Yellowstone rivers • Lake Sakakawea
