Lewis and Clark State Park (North Dakota)
| Lewis and Clark State Park | |
| North Dakota State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest city | Williston, North Dakota |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°06′56″N 103°14′34″W / 48.11556°N 103.24278°WCoordinates: 48°06′56″N 103°14′34″W / 48.11556°N 103.24278°W [1] |
| Area | 490 acres (198 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Management | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
  Location in North Dakota | |
| Website: Lewis and Clark State Park | |
Lewis and Clark State Park is a public recreation area occupying 490 acres (200 ha) on the north shore of the far western, upper reaches of Lake Sakakawea in Williams County, North Dakota. The state park, which is 19 miles east of Williston, is used for fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking.[2]
History
The park is named for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the Corps of Discovery, which camped near here on April 17, 1805.[2] The North Dakota state parks department added three park units on Lake Sakakawea after the state legislature authorized the leasing of land from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1971. Lake Sakakawea and Lewis and Clark state parks were established in 1973; Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison was established in 1974.[3]
Activities and amenities
The park has a marina with slips for rental, a swimming beach, and more than eight miles of multi-use, non-motorized trails. Overnight accommodations are available at a 73-site campground and two camping cabins.
References
- 1 2 "Lewis and Clark State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 "Lewis and Clark State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Historical Overview". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
External links
- Lewis and Clark State Park North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department