Lake Oahe Is One Of The Largest Reservoirs In The Country, And It's A North Dakota Recreation Destination
By Leah|Published May 11, 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.
One of the best things about North Dakota is that during its warm months, it’s a fantastic place for outdoor recreation. With plenty of ponds and lakes for fishing, boating, and swimming, rivers for kayaking, parks for hiking and biking, and so many campgrounds, there are seemingly endless opportunities for weekend destinations. Many people would say one of the best options is Lake Oahe, and here’s what makes this reservoir in North Dakota a recreation mecca:
Lake Oahe is the fourth largest reservoir in the United States. It goes across both South Dakota and North Dakota with an area of 370,000 acres.
You'll find plenty of places along its shores for recreation. Whether you come with a boat or camper in tow or just some lawn chairs, swimsuits, and fishing rods, you're bound to have a great time.
1.5 million people visit Lake Oahe every year, making it a top recreation destination. There are plenty of parks, campgrounds, and more located around it in both states so there is ample opportunity to experience everything it has to offer.
In over 50 recreation areas, there are trails for hiking and biking, docks, campgrounds, picnic shelters, resorts, and more. People enjoy it all year long, whether it's with fun in the sun during summer or out on the ice for ice fishing in the winter.
With miles upon miles of beautiful shoreline and so many ways to take advantage of the impressive amount of water, Lake Oahe is unsurprisingly the favorite destination for many North Dakotans and beyond.
Have you ever visited Lake Oahe? Where is your favorite North Dakota lake destination? Nominate which ones you think are the best by clicking here, and discover some of the other great lakes in ND here.
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