| Located on the west shore of Beaver Lake, the park's gently rolling prairie provides scenic views for leisurely walks. In the summer, the lake attracts visitors for boating, canoeing, H2O skiing & fishing.
The park has a colorful & historic background relating to the early settlers of Logan, McIntosh & Emmons counties. The first organized gathering to promote a state park occurred on July 14, 1929, at Shepherd's Pavilion, south of the present park site. In August of 1930, the land for the park was purchased.
Park improvements came slowly during the drought & depression of the 1930s. Beaver Creek was dammed in 1933, raising the level of the lake. In 1935, a Works Progress Administration (WPA) crew was assigned to the park to build roads & pathways, construct an earthen dock, & to terrace the picnic area.
Today, Beaver Lake State Park is operated as a seasonal park, with camping, picnicking & water-based activities available from mid-May through Labor Day.
Nearby attractions—Lawrence Welk Home • Whitestone Battlefield State Historic Site • Slade & Long Lake National Wildlife Refuges • Golfing |
Beaver Lake State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
46.399405, -99.618151
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Campground: Beaver Lake State Park in Wishek North Dakota *