Sakakawea South Shore

Things To Do

Things to Do It is a big land with a big sky, and a big choice of activities. We have Golf Courses, Swimming Pools, Water Slide, Ski Rentals, Sailboat Charters, Campgrounds, Parks, Archery Range, Outfitters, and much, much more. Every season there is something different.	Boat Ramps / Marinas If you need a full service marina to park your million dollar yacht we can find you one. If you just need a little ramp to put your fishing boat in the lake has one about every ten miles.
Commerce/Industry In this part of North Dakota the small towns are the hub were the people come for entertainment, socializing, shopping, and to participate in community events. The towns of Hazen and Beulah are in the heart of the coal fields, Killdeer's economy is more related to oil production and ranching.	Boating If you like a lot of clean water, fine scenery and absolutely no crowds, then Lake Sakakawea is your place. Add in the fine fishing and hundreds of bays to water ski and if your not satisfied you may as well sell your boat, because you never will be.
Biking Off road or on road you are in for a treat biking on the South Shore. The Ma Daah Hay trail has achieved a national reputation for the off road bikers. If pavement is your thing you can't beat our area for scenery and lack of traffic. It's like having giant bike paths that cars use once in a while.	Hiking One of the best ways to experience our area is to park your car and walk. Along the Missouri you will find trails at the Cross Ranch and Knife River Indian Villiages. Chances are good you will see a bald eagle. Farther west you will not want to miss the hike to the Medicine Hole at Killdeer. For the icing on the cake be sure to do some hiking in the Badlands at the North Unit, or Little Missouri State Park.
Retail/Shopping Most of your needs can be met somewhere along the South Shore. In the bigger towns you can find nice grocery stores, and a variety of the shops and services that can meet all your basic needs. In the little towns you may not have as many choices but their charm will make you glad you took the time to stop and see life from a different perspective.	Birdwatching This is where he birds come to vacation, because we have what they want. Plenty of water, plenty of habitat. Ask any bald eagle or any of the waterfowl why they prefer North Dakota and you will find out why you don't see some of them anywhere else. Even the whooping cranes make it a point to stop here.
Camping Somewhere on the South Shore we are bound to have the camping site you are looking for. Whether you just want a place to put your tent or you want a full service hookup with phone service we can find a place for you. Along the lake and in every town there are places to put you up for the night. Many of the campgrounds have showers and other amenities that will make your stay a pleasant one.	Hunting Habitat is why wildlife makes its home here. Our area has the habitat for pheasants, geese, ducks, and deer to flourish. In recent years the state has had to extend the season and up the limits to countrol our bounty. If you want exotic hunts our area can provide you with antelope, buffalo, and elk. Even if you don't get your limit you are going to enjoy being outdoors in this unspoiled area.
Fishing / Bait & Tackle Everyone and their grandmother fishes on the lake and river, so you can find the gear you need just about everywhere along the lake.	Canoeing Pick your river, the Knife, the Little Missouri, or the Big Missouri, put your boat in and get your camera out.
Ranch/Trail Rides Horseback riding along the Little Missouri is going to be an experience of a lifetime. That is what brought Teddy Roosevelt back every summer. If you want to combine it with a ranch vacation, no problem.