Audubon National Wildlife Refuge lies in a rolling natural landscape of the
Missouri Coteau and the Missouri River Slope. Much of the Refuge is mixed-
grass prairie and wetlands that border Lake Audubon. The Refuge attracts large
numbers of migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

<p>Audubon National Wildlife Refuge lies in a rolling natural landscape of the Missouri Coteau and the Missouri River Slope. Much of the Refuge is mixed-grass prairie and wetlands that border Lake Audubon. The Refuge attracts large numbers of migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.</p>

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

Garrison Dam, ND is located 75 miles northwest of Bismarck on the Missouri
River. Lake Sakakawea is 178 miles long with 1,340 miles of shoreline and
extends from Riverdale to Trenton. There are 35 recreation areas around Lake
Sakakawea offering outdoor recreation opportunities such as camping, boating,
fishing, sailing and hunting. The lake is an important resting stop for
whooping cranes and a nesting area for the least tern and piping plover.

Garrison Dam, ND is located 75 miles northwest of Bismarck on the Missouri River.  Lake Sakakawea is 178 miles long with 1,340 miles of shoreline and extends from Riverdale to Trenton.  There are 35 recreation areas around Lake Sakakawea offering outdoor recreation opportunities such as camping, boating, fishing, sailing and hunting.  The lake is an important resting stop for whooping cranes and a nesting area for the least tern and piping plover.

## Overview

The **Downstream Campground** is located on the East bank of the Missouri
River below the Garrison Dam, which forms Lake Sakakawea. The area offers a
wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking,
mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the
winter time the area offers a cross country ski trails and bow hunting
opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Garrision Dam & Lake Sakakawea website
here .

## Recreation

The Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, fishing, and
hunting opportunities.  
  
Several state record fish have been caught down below the Garrison Dam on the
Missouri River Tailrace and in Lake Sakakawea. Anglers fish for walleye,
sauger, northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, cutthroat trout, rainbow
trout, brown trout, white bass, large mouth and small mouth bass. Chinook
salmon can be also found in the lake, the only body of water in the state with
this species. The best catfishing around is found directly below Garrison Dam
on the Missouri River.  
  
Younger visitors love the three playgrounds in the campground, while the
volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are enjoyed by campers of all ages. There
is an amphiteater located in the campground which offers events for families
with kids. Saturday nights usually show a outdoor movie and offer games or
ranger staff to provide a interpretive program. The nearby trout fishing pond
has a fishing pier for easy access along miles of hiking and biking trails
leading to the National Fish Hatchery for hours of family filled fun!  
  
The Riverdale State Wildlife Management Area is also located directly across
the campground and offers great hunting opportunities, its 2,250 wooded acres
are open to hunting for deer, pheasants, sharp-tail grouse, cottontail
rabbits, and tree squirrels during open seasons.

## Facilities

The campground consists of three loops with 98 electrical sites with either a
50/30/20 amp or 30/20 amp service and one loop for primitive camping with 16
primitive campsites; all sites have picnic tables and grills. Several
amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a fill and
dump station, paved roads, paved sites, playground equipment, volleyball, and
horseshoe pits.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a beautiful nautral cottonwood forest and is
situated along the Missouri River with open grassy areas. Walk along the sand
dunes along the Missouri River or the miles of walking trails leading to the
National Fish Hatchery and trout fishing pond.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.

## Nearby Attractions

  * **Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery** is minutes from the campground and is open to the public. A visitor center, complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment. 
  * The **Garrison Dam Power Plant** offers tours during the months of June, July and the first part of August on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2pm.
  * **Lake Sakakawea State Park**
  * **Audubon National Wildlife Refuge******

## Charges & Cancellations

Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by
calling 1-877-444-6777.

For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations
and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-
policies .

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Downstream Campground</strong> is located on the East bank of the Missouri River below the Garrison Dam, which forms Lake Sakakawea. The area offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter time the area offers a cross country ski trails and bow hunting opportunities.  </p>
<p>For more information, please visit the Garrision Dam & Lake Sakakawea website <a href="https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Garrison/" rel="nofollow">here</a> . </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, fishing, and hunting opportunities. <br>  <br>Several state record fish have been caught down below the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River Tailrace and in Lake Sakakawea.  Anglers fish for walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, white bass, large mouth and small mouth bass. Chinook salmon can be also found in the lake, the only body of water in the state with this species. The best catfishing around is found directly below Garrison Dam on the Missouri River.<br>  <br>Younger visitors love the three playgrounds in the campground, while the volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are enjoyed by campers of all ages.   There is an amphiteater located in the campground which offers events for families with kids.  Saturday nights usually show a outdoor movie and offer games or ranger staff to provide a interpretive program.  The nearby trout fishing pond has a fishing pier for easy access along miles of hiking and biking trails leading to the National Fish Hatchery for hours of family filled fun!<br>  <br>The Riverdale State Wildlife Management Area is also located directly across the campground and offers great hunting opportunities, its 2,250 wooded acres are open to hunting for deer, pheasants, sharp-tail grouse, cottontail rabbits, and tree squirrels during open seasons.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground consists of three loops with 98 electrical sites with either a 50/30/20 amp or 30/20 amp service and one loop for primitive camping with 16 primitive campsites; all sites have picnic tables and grills. 
  
Several amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a fill and dump station, paved roads, paved sites, playground equipment, volleyball, and horseshoe pits.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in a beautiful nautral cottonwood forest and is situated along the Missouri River with open grassy areas.  Walk along the sand dunes along the Missouri River or the miles of walking trails leading to the National Fish Hatchery and trout fishing pond.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/fisheries/garrisonDam.php" rel="nofollow"><strong>Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery</strong></a>  is minutes from the campground and is open to the public. A visitor center, complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment.  </li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Garrison/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Garrison Dam Power Plant</strong></a>  offers tours during the months of June, July and the first part of August on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2pm.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lake-sakakawea-state-park" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lake Sakakawea State Park</strong></a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/audubon/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Audubon National Wildlife Refuge</strong></a><strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  </p>

<p>For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a> .  </p>

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling
1-877-444-6777.

Garrsion Dam and Lake Sakakawea Aerial Photo

Horseshoe Pits at the Downstream Campground

Loop 4 Downstream Campground Shelter along the Missouri River

Amphitheater for interpretive programs and outdoor movies

Volleyball Court at the Downstream Campground

Missouri River Shoreline at the Downstream Campground near loop 1

Missouri River Shoreline at the Downstream Campground

Trout Pond at Downstream Campground Hiking Trail Lake Sakakawea

Trout Pond at Downstream Campground Hiking Trail

General Downstream Campground Image

Downstream Campground Hiking Trail leading to Fish and Wildlife Service Fish Hatchery

Picnic Site at Downstream Campground along hiking trail Missouri River

Picnic Site at Downstream Campground along hiking trail

One of many comfort station/shower buildings in the Downstream Campground

Downstream Campground (ND)

## Overview

**East Totten Trail Campground** is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon.
This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use
area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating,
fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing,
and bird watching. In the winter time the area offers excellent access for ice
fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunites.

For more information, please visit the Lake Sakakawea / Garrison Project
website here.

## Recreation

Lake Audubon offers excellent boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities.
Anglers fish for walleye, sauger, northern pike, muskie, white bass, small and
large mouth bass, bluegill, crappie. Chinook salmon can be found in the
neighboring lake of Lake Sakakawea only a stone's throw away across the hwy
from Lake Audubon. The area offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities. The campground is next to the Audubon Wildlife Management Area
and offers hunting opportunities.

Audubon Lake, a sister lake to Lake Sakakawea, was also formed with the
construction of the Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D. The two lakes are
separated by an embankment, which carries US Highway 83. Audubon Lake makes up
most of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Audubon National Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge and Audubon National Wildlife Complex are named in honor of John
James Audubon, a naturalist and wildlife painter during the 19th century.
Audubon spent the summer of 1843 collecting bird specimens and painting
pictures of northern plains wildlife in the area.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 30 campsites with electric hookups and developed
concrete or gravel pads and 10 primitive campsites, each with a fire
ring/grill. Amenities include new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, boat
ramp, shoreline access area, fill and dump station, and paved roadways in the
area.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a nice grassy area with some trees with the
beautiful lake view from almost every campsite.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located just 3 miles away on the south shore of Lake Audubon off Hwy. 83 The visitor center offers a variety of guided tours and environmental education programs.
  * The Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is just a few minutes from the Campground near Riverdale, ND and is open to the public. It has a Visitor Center, complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment.
  * The Garrison Dam Power Plant  does offer walking tours during the months of June, July, and the first part of August on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2pm.

## Charges & Cancellations

Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by
calling 1-877-444-6777.

For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations
and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-
policies.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>East Totten Trail Campground </strong>is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon.  This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird watching.  In the winter time the area offers excellent access for ice fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunites.</p>

<p>For more information, please visit the Lake Sakakawea / Garrison Project website <a href="https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Garrison/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Audubon offers excellent boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities.  Anglers fish for walleye, sauger, northern pike, muskie, white bass, small and large mouth bass, bluegill, crappie.  Chinook salmon can be found in the neighboring lake of Lake Sakakawea only a stone's throw away across the hwy from Lake Audubon.  The area offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.  The campground is next to the Audubon Wildlife Management Area and offers hunting opportunities.</p>

<p>Audubon Lake, a sister lake to Lake Sakakawea, was also formed with the construction of the Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D. The two lakes are separated by an embankment, which carries US Highway 83. Audubon Lake makes up most of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge and Audubon National Wildlife Complex are named in honor of John James Audubon, a naturalist and wildlife painter during the 19th century. Audubon spent the summer of 1843 collecting bird specimens and painting pictures of northern plains wildlife in the area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
 The campground consists of 30 campsites with electric hookups and developed concrete or gravel pads and 10 primitive campsites, each with a fire ring/grill.  
 Amenities include new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, boat ramp, shoreline access area, fill and dump station, and paved roadways in the area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is situated in a nice grassy area with some trees with the beautiful lake view from almost every campsite. </p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/audubon/" rel="nofollow">Audubon National Wildlife Refuge</a>  Visitor Center is located just 3 miles away on the south shore of Lake Audubon off Hwy. 83 The visitor center offers a variety of guided tours and environmental education programs.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/fisheries/garrisonDam.php" rel="nofollow">Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery</a>  is just a few minutes from the Campground near Riverdale, ND and is open to the public.  It has a Visitor Center, complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Garrison/" rel="nofollow">Garrison Dam Power Plant </a> does offer walking tours during the months of June, July, and the first part of August on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2pm.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  </p>

<p>For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a>.   </p>

Playground at East Totten Trail on Lake Audubon

Bathroom Facilities at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

ADA Fishing Pier at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

Fish Clean Station at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

Walleye Loop at East Totten Trail Campground

Boat Ramp at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

Picnic Area at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

Shoreline use area East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)

## Overview

The **Wolf Creek Campground** is located along the southern shore of beautiful
Lake Sakakawea. The recreation area offers a wide variety of recreational
activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing,
scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter the area offers great
ice fishing access opportunites.

For more information about Lake Sakakawea, please visit the Garrison Project
website here .

## Recreation

Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, swimming, fishing and hunting
opportunities. Several state record fish have been caught in Lake Sakakawea.
Anglers fish for walleye, Sauger, northern pike, muskie, small and large mouth
bass, bluegill and crappie. Chinook salmon can be also found in the lake, the
only body of water in the state with this species and is very popular place to
camp as a result. The best catfishing is found directly below Garrison Dam
just 6 miles away.  
  
Younger visitors love the playground in the campground. While the volleyball
courts, horseshoe pits are enjoyed by campers of all ages. There are showers
available in our Downstream Campground just 5 miles down the road as well as
amphitheater programs in the evenings on Saturdays.  
  
The Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area is located east and west of the
campground and offers great hunting opportunities, its full of grass and
wooded areas are open to the public for deer, pheasant, sharp-tail grouse,
cottontail rabbits, and tree squirrels during open season.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 67 primitive campsites, each with a picnic table
and grill. Amenities include brand new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, a
fill and dump station, boat ramp.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a nice open grassy area with lake views from
most of the campsites with the sites being right on the water.

## Nearby Attractions

Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is minutes from the campground and is open
to the public. It has a visitor center complete with five 400-gallon
aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in
their environment.  
  
The Garrison Dam Power Plant offers walking tours during the months of June,
July, and first part of August on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2pm.  
  
The Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located about 8 miles
away on the south shore of Lake Audubon off Hwy. 83. The visitor center offers
a variety of guided tours and environmental education programs.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.

## Charges & Cancellations

Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by
calling 1-877-444-6777.

For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations
and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-
policies.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Wolf Creek Campground</strong> is located along the southern shore of beautiful Lake Sakakawea.  The recreation area offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter the area offers great ice fishing access opportunites.</p>

<p>For more information about Lake Sakakawea, please visit the Garrison Project website <a href="https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Garrison/" rel="nofollow">here</a> . </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, swimming, fishing and hunting opportunities.  Several state record fish have been caught in Lake Sakakawea.  Anglers fish for walleye, Sauger, northern pike, muskie, small and large mouth bass, bluegill and crappie.  Chinook salmon can be also found in the lake, the only body of water in the state with this species and is very popular place to camp as a result.  The best catfishing is found directly below Garrison Dam just 6 miles away.  <br><br>Younger visitors love the playground in the campground.  While the volleyball courts, horseshoe pits are enjoyed by campers of all ages. There are showers available in our Downstream Campground just 5 miles down the road as well as amphitheater programs in the evenings on Saturdays.  <br><br>The Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area is located east and west of the campground and offers great hunting opportunities, its full of grass and wooded areas are open to the public for deer, pheasant, sharp-tail grouse, cottontail rabbits, and tree squirrels during open season.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
 The campground consists of 67 primitive campsites, each with a picnic table and grill.   Amenities include brand new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, a fill and dump station, boat ramp. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
 The campground is situated in a nice open grassy area with lake views from most of the campsites with the sites being right on the water.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is minutes from the campground and is open to the public.  It has a visitor center complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment. <br><br>The Garrison Dam Power Plant offers walking tours during the months of June, July, and first part of August on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2pm. <br><br>The Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located about 8 miles away on the south shore of Lake Audubon off Hwy. 83.  The visitor center offers a variety of guided tours and environmental education programs.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (701) 654-7411.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  </p>
<p>For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a>.  </p>

Camping reservations at this location must be made at Recreation.gov or by
calling 1-877-444-6777.

Camping on the shores of Lake Sakakawea at Wolf Creek Campground

Wolf Creek Campground Campsite on Lake Sakakawea

Road leading to shoreline for easy access to the shoreline of Lake Sakakawea for water activities

Crisp fall day overlooking Lake Sakakawea

Lake Sakakawea

Playground equipment at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Volleyball Court at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Boat Ramp at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Large Shelter at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Popular Wolf Creek Campground Campsites on Lake Sakakawea

Bathroom facilities near playground at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Bathroom facilities at Wolf Creek Campground on Lake Sakakawea

Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)

Kayaking on the Missouri River below the Garrison Dam

Salmon Fishing on Lake Sakakawea near the Garrison Dam

Shoreline Use Area at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon/Lake Sakakawea

Fishing below the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River near the Spillway

East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon

East Tailrace recreation area On Missouri River below the Garrison Dam

Downstream Campground Trout Pond Below the Garrsion Dam along the Missouri River

Garrison Dam Powerhouse located below the Garrison Dam Lake Sakakawea

Bald Eagle on the Missouri River below the Garrison Dam

Shoreline of the Little Missouri Arm on Lake Sakakawea

Sakakawea Lake

Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers
living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a
major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an
important market place for fur traders after 1750.

Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750.

Sakakawea Village

Summer view of Earthlodge

Earthlodge

Interior View of Earthlodge

Garden

Winter Earthlodge

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Site is one and one-half miles north of Turtle Lake in the center of North
Dakota. The reservoir has approximately 675 water surface acres, 620 land
acres and 10 miles of shoreline. Available species include trout, walleye,
crappie, bluegill, and small mouth bass.

Site is one and one-half miles north of Turtle Lake in the center of North Dakota. The reservoir has approximately 675 water surface acres, 620 land acres and 10 miles of shoreline.  Available species include trout, walleye, crappie, bluegill, and small mouth bass.

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

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