Lake Metigoshe
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: North Dakota state park entrance pass required (daily or annual. Lake Metigoshe is a lake cove in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
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Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
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Access
| Parking | Park roads and day-use lots at 2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. |
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| Fee | North Dakota state park entrance pass required (daily or annual; confirm current rates at parkrec.nd.gov) |
| Managed by | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (Lake Metigoshe State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Showers | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Swim beach listed among park amenities; canoe/kayak rentals and boat ramp. |
- Lake Metigoshe boat ramp boat launch : Boat ramp and fishing docks in the park.
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Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Can you swim at Lake Metigoshe?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Lake Metigoshe.
How do you get to Lake Metigoshe?
Parking: Park roads and day-use lots at 2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau.
Is there a fee at Lake Metigoshe?
The fee is North Dakota state park entrance pass required (daily or annual; confirm current rates at parkrec.nd.gov).
What facilities are at Lake Metigoshe?
Restrooms, showers, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Swim beach listed among park amenities; canoe/kayak rentals and boat ramp.
What are the rules at Lake Metigoshe?
Dogs are allowed.
Sources
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- https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lake-metigoshe-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.parking, access.fee, rules.dogs)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Metigoshe_State_Park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType)
- https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lake-metigoshe-state-park-features (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.amenities, access.boatLaunches, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)