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Full-service season begins!!
North Dakota State Parks
Friday, May 18

Summer is here (well almost) and your North Dakota State Parks are opening for the full-service summer season. Come on out and enjoy some peace and relaxation in your favorite park!

Reservations

Memorial Day (May 28) is Military Appreciation Day in North Dakota State Parks. U.S. Veterans and current military personnel are admitted free to any North Dakota state park on Memorial Day in recognition of their contributions to the country.

For a list of all events taking place in the state parks this summer see: Park Events - Full Calendar

Interpretive programs

Many of the North Dakota state parks offer a variety of interpretive programs and activities on weekends throughout the summer. Such programs and activities are fun for all ages and highlight the biological, historical and recreational aspects of the state parks. We invite you to join us at any and all of our interpretive programs, whether it is on a guided hike, a canoe adventure or a campfire program.

For links to interpretive activities taking place in the parks please see our Interpretive Activities page.

Dakota Explorers program

Each weekend during the summer, participating state parks host Dakota Explorers programs. These programs include fun activities such as nature hikes, crafts, bird watching, camping skills, bug hunts, water games, and more! They are a great way to get the kids outdoors and learning about the state’s natural, cultural, and historical resources. Take a look at our Dakota Explorers page for more information on the program.

Outdoor activity opportunities

• Biking
• Birding
• Camping
• Fishing
• Geocaching
• Hiking

• Horseback Riding
• OHV
• Scenic Byways
• Wildflower Watching
• Wildlife/Plant Checklists
• Water Access (boat ramps, canoe/kayak rentals, etc.)

Park Attraction of
the Week

Lake Metigoshe State Park - Trail System

Come out for a hike on the 8.5 miles of trails in the beautiful woodlands of Lake Metigoshe State Park. Enjoy the wide variety of wildlife and plants you will see in this northern park! Take a look at the Park Attraction of the Week page for more information.

What's New

2012 BOW Schedule

ND Game and Fish has announced the 2012 schedule for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program (BOW). BOW workshops teach skills for activities such as fly-fishing, kayaking, bow hunting, photography, tracking, plant identification, and much more. See the NDGF BOW webpage for more information - application/brochure (pdf 2mb).

2012 Artists in Residency - Applications

We (in partnership with the North Dakota Council on the Arts) are excited to announce the 4th Annual Artist in Residency program. This program provides ND artists the opportunity to showcase their craft and talent while living and working in a state park for one week. Artist applications are due May 30. Flyer

Lewis and Clark Campground Closed

The campground at Lewis and Clark State Park is closed to all camping until mid-May due to construction. Updates will be posted here.

Campground Host Positions Available

Think Spring, Think Camping, Think Campground Hosting at your favorite ND State Park. There are still a few openings for the 2012 camping season. Check out our volunteer page for more information.