Lake Sakakawea
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: North Dakota state park entrance pass required (daily or annual. Lake Sakakawea is a lake cove in Mercer 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 entrance at 720 Park Avenue, Pick City. |
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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 Sakakawea State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Showers | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Swim beach on the east side of the park; marina, boat ramps, and concessions. |
- Lake Sakakawea State Park boat ramps boat launch : Multi-lane west ramp and single-lane southeast ramp with courtesy docks.
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Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Can you swim at Lake Sakakawea?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Lake Sakakawea.
How do you get to Lake Sakakawea?
Parking: Park entrance at 720 Park Avenue, Pick City.
Is there a fee at Lake Sakakawea?
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 Sakakawea?
Restrooms, showers, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Swim beach on the east side of the park; marina, boat ramps, and concessions.
What are the rules at Lake Sakakawea?
Dogs are allowed.
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Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Lake Sakakawea is inside Lake Sakakawea State Park .
Sources
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- https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lake-sakakawea-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, access.parking, access.boatLaunches, access.fee, rules.dogs, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Destinations/Lake%20Sakakawea/lssp_main_map.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.amenities)
- https://www.ndtourism.com/pick-city/attractions-entertainment/family-fun/lake-sakakawea-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType)