This hot weather is perfect for a day trip to the lake, and what better way than to head out to a lake and explore the local sights? There are tons of waterfront towns in North Dakota that are great to visit not only for the beautiful outdoor recreation and scenery but for the towns themselves. Here are just a few that you’ll love:
- Devils Lake
Andrew Filer/Flickr Devils Lake is one of the most popular waterfront towns in North Dakota, and for good reason! This place has it all, from its location next to the state’s largest natural lake to many sights and places to visit within the town itself. There is a lot of restaurants, resorts, hotels, and attractions that’ll make your visit worth while.
- Pick City
NDPRD/Flickr The charming Pick City is located right next to Lake Sakakawea State Park. Here you can camp, fish, boat, swim, or otherwise enjoy a hot summer day at the massive lake. The town itself is also fun to stroll through and great for a day trip.
- Kenmare
City of Kenmare/Facebook Kenmare has that perfect small town charm while being right next to the naturally stunning and serene Des Lacs Lakes. The town has historic sites, delightful local attractions, and you can take a walk through the prairie grasses alongside the lakes for the perfect experience.
- Upham
Andrew Filer/Flickr The tiny town of Upham, ND only has a population of 130 but many go through here to see the impressive J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge. This place is truly stunning, and you can read more about it here.
- Dunn Center
USFWS/Flickr Dunn Center is a small town in western North Dakota that is located right next to the lovely Lake Ilo. It’s also not far from another great town to visit, Killdeer. You’ll love the natural setting here on a nice summer day.
- Napleon
Jimmy Emerson/Flickr Napleon is a delightful little town right next to McKenna Lake and not far from Beaver Lake State Park. It has a great downtown with fun, locally owned shops, multiple great restaurants, and the convenience of being right by the water.
- New Town
Andrew Filer/Flickr New Town is a wonderful place to visit if you feel like heading out to the lake. It is located next to Lake Sakakawea and has everything you need for a perfect summer outing. Restaurants, hotels, local sights, and plenty more are waiting for you here.
Where is your favorite waterfront town in North Dakota to visit when the weather gets hot? If you have photos of these beautiful places, feel free to share them with other outdoor lovers and photographers in our North Dakota Nature Lovers Facebook group!
Andrew Filer/Flickr
Devils Lake is one of the most popular waterfront towns in North Dakota, and for good reason! This place has it all, from its location next to the state’s largest natural lake to many sights and places to visit within the town itself. There is a lot of restaurants, resorts, hotels, and attractions that’ll make your visit worth while.
NDPRD/Flickr
The charming Pick City is located right next to Lake Sakakawea State Park. Here you can camp, fish, boat, swim, or otherwise enjoy a hot summer day at the massive lake. The town itself is also fun to stroll through and great for a day trip.
City of Kenmare/Facebook
Kenmare has that perfect small town charm while being right next to the naturally stunning and serene Des Lacs Lakes. The town has historic sites, delightful local attractions, and you can take a walk through the prairie grasses alongside the lakes for the perfect experience.
The tiny town of Upham, ND only has a population of 130 but many go through here to see the impressive J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge. This place is truly stunning, and you can read more about it here.
USFWS/Flickr
Dunn Center is a small town in western North Dakota that is located right next to the lovely Lake Ilo. It’s also not far from another great town to visit, Killdeer. You’ll love the natural setting here on a nice summer day.
Jimmy Emerson/Flickr
Napleon is a delightful little town right next to McKenna Lake and not far from Beaver Lake State Park. It has a great downtown with fun, locally owned shops, multiple great restaurants, and the convenience of being right by the water.
New Town is a wonderful place to visit if you feel like heading out to the lake. It is located next to Lake Sakakawea and has everything you need for a perfect summer outing. Restaurants, hotels, local sights, and plenty more are waiting for you here.
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