Lewis and Clark State Park (North Dakota) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lewis and Clark State Park |
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 Lewis and Clark State Park
Location in North Dakota
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| Location | Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Williston, North Dakota |
| Area | 524.81 acres (212.38 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (580 m) |
| Designation | North Dakota state park |
| Established | 1973 |
| Administrator | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | Lewis and Clark State Park |
Lewis and Clark State Park is a fun place for outdoor adventures in North Dakota! It's a public park that covers about 525 acres. You can find it on the north side of Lake Sakakawea, which is a very large lake. The park is about 18 miles east of a town called Williston in Williams County. It's a great spot for fishing, boating, camping, and having picnics.
Park History
This park is named after two famous explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They led a group called the Corps of Discovery. This group explored the western United States a long time ago. They even camped near where the park is now on April 17, 1805!
In 1971, the state of North Dakota decided to create new parks along Lake Sakakawea. They got permission from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to use the land. Lewis and Clark State Park was officially opened in 1973. Another park, Lake Sakakawea State Park, also opened that year. Fort Stevenson State Park opened a year later in 1974.
Fun Things to Do
Lewis and Clark State Park has lots of cool things for visitors to enjoy.
- It has a marina where you can rent slips for your boat.
- There's a swimming beach, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
- You can stay overnight at the campground or in cozy cabins.
- The park also has about 9 miles of trails. These are great for hiking and mountain biking!
