The Sunrises At This State Park In North Dakota Are Worth Waking Up Early For
On the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, you’ll find a state park that’s a wonderful place for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. But to truly experience the beauty of this place, you might want to set an alarm, because Lake Sakakawea State Park offers sunrises that are simply stunning.
Get your coffee, and get ready for a gorgeous scene. Here’s what you can wake up to at Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota.
Lake Sakakawea State Park covers more than 700 acres in an area that's just south of the Garrison Dam and a mile north of Pick City.
Lake Sakakawea is 180 miles long, with miles of coastline - more than the Pacific coast of California. It covers 338,000 acres, and it's North Dakotas largest lake.
If you feel like a sunrise hike, the park has plenty of trails to explore, including the 2.7-mile Shoreline Trail that traces the lake's edge. If you feel like a really long hike, you can head down the North Country National Scenic Trail. It runs 4,600 miles, and the western terminus is in the park.
There are plenty of campsites available in the park. There are 149 modern campsites, and they are all near the park's east shore so they are perfect to catch the sunrise.
Early morning boaters will find a marina and two boat ramps; one is on the west side of the park and one is on the southeast side of the park. Both launch sites have docks.
An admission sticker is required to access Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota. Daily and annual stickers are available. If you miss the morning show, here are 10 places in North Dakota to catch a sunset that will blow you away.
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Address: Lake Sakakawea State Park, Pick City, ND, USA
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