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Lake Metigoshe S. P.
Lake Metigoshe State Park near Bottineau, North Dakota — designated swim beach in the Turtle Mountains near the Canadian border. Fees, hours, and rentals.
View details6 Swimming Holes in North Dakota — Map, Guides & Directions
6 natural swimming destinations in North Dakota.
How many swimming holes are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 6 swimming holes in our directory , including 6 lake . Use swimming holes near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.
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What to pack for North Dakota swimming trips
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Reservoir ND
Lake Sakakawea S. P.
Lake Sakakawea State Park near Pick City, North Dakota — swim beach on the third-largest man-made reservoir in the US, beside Garrison Dam. Fees and access.
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Fort Stevenson S. P.
Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison, North Dakota — north-shore Lake Sakakawea swim beach, two marinas, and rentals in the "Walleye Capital" of the state.
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Icelandic S. P.
Icelandic State Park near Cavalier, North Dakota — Lake Renwick swim beach under old oaks, plus North Dakota’s first state nature preserve. Fees and access.
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Grahams Island S. P.
Grahams Island State Park on Devils Lake, North Dakota — wooded island swim beach on a world-class walleye fishery. Fees, hours, and shoreline conditions.
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Lake Ashtabula
Lake Ashtabula near Valley City, North Dakota — three designated Army Corps swimming areas on a Sheyenne River reservoir with seven recreation areas.
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