Fort Stevenson State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fort Stevenson State Park
Interpretive signs on Lake Sakakawea at Fort Stevenson State Park
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Location	McLean County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest city	Garrison, North Dakota
Area	586.48 acres (237.34 ha)
Elevation	1,883 ft (574 m)
Established	1974
Administered by	North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
Designation	North Dakota state park

Fort Stevenson State Park is a fun public park in North Dakota. It's a great place for outdoor adventures! The park sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Sakakawea. This lake is about 4 miles south of a town called Garrison.

The park covers about 586 acres. It has a rebuilt part of an old fort called Fort Stevenson. This fort was important in the 1800s along the Missouri River. The original fort is actually underwater now, about two miles southwest, hidden by Lake Sakakawea. The park was officially opened in 1974.

Fun Things to Do at the Park

Fort Stevenson State Park offers many exciting activities for visitors. You can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and learn about history.

Outdoor Adventures

• Fishing and Boating: Lake Sakakawea is perfect for fishing. You can also go boating on the lake. The park has two marinas where you can rent boat slips.
• Camping: If you want to stay overnight, the park has places to camp. You can also rent cozy cabins.
• Picnicking: There are great spots to have a picnic with your family and friends.
• Trails for Exploring: The park has over eight miles of trails. You can use these trails for hiking or biking. In winter, they are great for cross-country skiing.
• Park Arboretum: There's a special half-mile trail that goes through the park's arboretum. An arboretum is like a living museum of trees and plants. You can see many different kinds of trees there.