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Lake Sakakawea is a 180-mile long reservoir on the Missouri River, created by the Garrison Dam. It offers excellent fishing and some of the state's best freshwater scuba diving, with visibility ranging from 15 to 20 feet.
The 1,293-acre park and lake are named in honor of Sakakawea, the Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery on their journey to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean.
This park is the terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail and has a certified, 1.3-mile segment of the trail within its boundaries. When completed, the North Country Trail will stretch 3,200 miles from upstate New York to Lake Sakakawea State Park, where it joins the route of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
The trail provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the park's plants, animals and geological features.
Summer recreational opportunities include sailing, camping, sailboarding and picnicking.
In winter, the lake is a popular spot for ice fishing and the park has trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Salmon fishing is best on the east side of the park, while the western reaches are home to two rare fish species: the pallid sturgeon and the prehistoric-looking paddlefish. Endangered fish must be released.
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The marina at Lake Sakakawea State Park.
Catamarans prepare to leave the shores of Lake Sakakawea.
Boating on Lake Sakakawea.
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