Fort Stevenson State Park
| Fort Stevenson State Park | |
|---|---|
 Interpretive signs on Lake Sakakawea at Fort Stevenson State Park | |
  Location in North Dakota | |
| Location | McLean County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Garrison, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47°35′27″N 101°25′12″W / 47.59083°N 101.42000°W[1] |
| Area | 586.48 acres (237.34 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m)[1] |
| Designation | North Dakota state park |
| Established | 1974[3] |
| Administrator | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | Fort Stevenson State Park |
Fort Stevenson State Park is a public recreation area located on a peninsula on Lake Sakakawea four miles (6.4 km) south of the community of Garrison in McLean County, North Dakota.[4] The state park's 586 acres (237 ha) include a partial reconstruction of Fort Stevenson, the 19th-century Missouri River fort from which the park takes its name. The site of the original fort lies about two miles southwest, below the waters of Lake Sakakawea.[5]
Activities and amenities
The park offers fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking. It has more than eight miles of non-motorized trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. A half-mile trail winds through the park arboretum. Boaters can rent slips at two marinas. For overnight stays, the park offers cabins and campground.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Fort Stevenson Public Use Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "State Parks Data Table". North Dakota Geographic Information Systems. December 26, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Historical Overview". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b "Fort Stevenson State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Fort Stevenson State Park History". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on June 3, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
External links
- Fort Stevens State Park North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
- Fort Stevens State Park Map North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department