Fort Stevenson State Park

Fort Stevenson State Park is a North Dakota state park on the shoreline of Lake Sakakawea that provides boating, fishing and campground facilities for visitors. The park is named after a 19th-century military fort that once stood in the region, with the modern park centred on reservoir recreation.

Facilities include a marina and boat ramps, seasonal campgrounds, picnic areas and day-use sites that support fishing, boating and water-based recreation on the lake. The park is a regional recreational hub during the warmer months and is used for family camping and angling.

The park occupies a point on Lake Sakakawea in central North Dakota near the town of Garrison and the reservoir formed by the Missouri River impoundment; the landscape is defined by large open water and prairie shoreline.

• Park type and name origin: Operated as a state park on the shores of Lake Sakakawea, it combines shoreline recreation with historical association to a 19th-century military fort that gave the park its name.

What to See#

• Marina and campground: A developed marina and boat launch provide direct access to Lake Sakakawea for boating and fishing, and the park maintains a campground and day-use areas for visitors.
• Fishing and boating: The park is popular for angling, especially walleye fishing, and supports seasonal recreation on the reservoir.

• If you plan boating or fishing, visit during late spring through summer when the marina and boat ramps are fully operational; check North Dakota State Parks for boat-ramp fees, seasonal openings and reservation rules.
• Arrive early on holiday weekends to secure lakeside parking and quieter campsites; the park's shoreline and picnic areas fill quickly when weather is warm.