With Activities For Each Season, Grahams Island State Park Is A Year-Round North Dakota Gem For Outdoor Fun
By Leah|Published November 08, 2020
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
As the temperatures drop, trees become bare, and the snow starts to fall, many people consider the time of outdoor recreation to be over in the midwest. The state receives barely any visitors throughout winter, but they’re missing out on some of the state’s gems. Grahams Island State Park in North Dakota is one of those gems. While it is a paradise for summer recreation, it’s equally as fun to visit in the wintertime.
Grahams Island State Park is a state park in North Dakota that is - as you might have guessed - located on an actual island. This island is within Devils Lake.
Being completely surrounded by water with just one road in and out, Grahams Island is perfect for outdoor recreation, especially for those who love fishing on Devils Lake.
Grahams Island has well over 100 campsites plus four rentable cabins. You don't need to leave North Dakota to have a beautiful island vacation - you can do it right here!
Even as the water starts to freeze and snow covers the ground, the fun doesn't end at Grahams Island State Park. This place is open year-round and has just as many winter activities as it does summer activities.
Ice fishing is a popular winter activity for visitors to Grahams Island State Park. Access to the lake from the park is easy and the excellent fishing in Devils Lake usually results in great catches!
Even if you're not an ice fisher, Grahams Island State Park still has things for you to do. The trails are still open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and just enjoying the beautiful winter scenery.
The scenery of the park is beautiful no matter the season, and the easy access to trails, boat ramps, camping, and more make it an ideal place for outdoor recreation year-round.
Interested in visiting Grahams Island State Park? You can find everything you need to know on its official webpage. There is also a Facebook page with the most up-to-date information and announcements.
Where are your favorite destinations you love to visit no matter the season? Winter can be a fun season for activities, like at these winter destinations in North Dakota.
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