Park

McDowell Dam Recreation Area

4 locals recommend

Tips from locals

Ginger
March 25, 2022
wonderful place to unwind in nature. lake has nice walking path all the way around .
Padma
December 25, 2018
Outdoor family-friendly nature park: cooking, beach, the Dam itself, and long nature paths to walk. Spectacular any season.
Cheryl
July 20, 2021
A 271-acre park located five miles east of Bismarck that offers swimming, boating, fishing and paddle boating. There is a public beach, picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, a small concessions area, a playground and modern restrooms. There is a paved trail on the grounds and wooded area for nature walks or runs. There is also a nature trail encircling the banks of McDowell Dam.
A 271-acre park located five miles east of Bismarck that offers swimming, boating, fishing and paddle boating. There is a public beach, picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, a small concessions area, a playground and modern restrooms. There is a paved trail on the grounds and wooded area for nature walks…
Location
1951 93rd St NE
Bismarck, ND