| Lewis & 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 & William Clark. The expedition camped nearby on April 17, 1805, & an interpretive trail marker has been placed within the park to commemorate their historic journey through North Dakota.
A well-developed marina, with gas dock, slip rentals, & a campstore, is available. The marina boat ramp provides access to Lake Sakakawea for boats of all sizes. As with all parks on Lake Sakakawea, fishing & H2O sports are the major attractions. Anglers will find excellent fishing for walleye, sauger & northern pike. When the lake freezes, ice fishing for perch & walleye are popular pastimes. The park's campstore is well-stocked with fishing necessities, & fishing licenses are also on sale there. A fish cleaning station is located in the marina area.
Two rare fish species... the pallid sturgeon & the prehistoric-looking paddlefish... can occasionally be found in the lake's western reaches.
A self-guided nature trail allows visitors to become acquainted with the natural communities associated with the park, which is home for many wildlife species including white-tailed deer, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, porcupine, sharp-tailed grouse & chipmunks.
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 |
Lewis & Clark State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
48.129464, -103.237048
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Campground: Lewis & Clark State Park in Epping North Dakota *