Lewis and Clark State Park
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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 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. Two rare fish species, the pallid sturgeon and 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 and chipmunks. Click here for five things to do at Lewis and Clark State Park.
More information on the Lewis and Clark Trail is available here.
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All Features
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Activities
- Equipment Available for Rent,
- Instruction Available,
- Self-guided Tours
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Availability
- Open Year 'Round,
- By Appointment Only,
- Long Term Rentals,
- Open Hunting Seasons,
- Seasonal
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Camping Amenities
- Dump Station,
- Electricity,
- RV Sites,
- Sewer,
- Showers,
- Tenting,
- Water
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Facility Amenities
- Boat Dock,
- Boat Ramp,
- Concessions,
- Fishing,
- Restrooms,
- Trails
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General Information
- Family-Friendly,
- Pet-Friendly
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Location
- Lakefront,
- Countryside
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Rates
- $ = Less than $50,
- $$ = $50-$99
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Accessibility
- Accessible Entrance,
- Dirt/Crushed,
- Partially Paved,
- Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up,
- Paved,
- Roll-in shower,
- Service Animals Allowed,
- Wheelchair-accessible,
- Wheelchair-accessible Parking,
- Wheelchair-accessible Restrooms,
- Wheelchair-accessible Seating
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Group & Meeting Information
- Advance Reservations Required for Groups
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Parking
- Bus/Motorcoach Parking On Site,
- Parking Lot,
- Street Parking