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Powerhouse tours, camping and day use fees and dates for Lake Sakakawea announced

Published April 29, 2014
Power plant tours at the Garrison Dam in Riverdale are offered to the public via walk-in and upon scheduled request. Due to increased security, visitors for powerhouse tours should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour and visitors over 18 years old must show a government issued photo ID.
For more information, call (701) 654-7411.

Power plant tours at the Garrison Dam in Riverdale are offered to the public via walk-in and upon scheduled request. Due to increased security, visitors for powerhouse tours should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour and visitors over 18 years old must show a government issued photo ID. For more information, call (701) 654-7411.

Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D. Lake Sakakawea, formed by the Garrison Dam is the third largest reservoir in the United States.

Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D. Lake Sakakawea, formed by the Garrison Dam is the third largest reservoir in the United States.

RIVERDALE, N.D. - Dates and times for Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea are now available for the 2014 recreation season.

Powerhouse Tours

Powerhouse tours at the Garrison Dam Power Plant will begin June 5 and continue through August 2. Tours will be conducted every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Due to increased security, visitors for powerhouse tours should arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour and visitors over 18 years old must show a government issued photo ID

Camping 

Campgrounds will begin opening May 1. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or visiting Recreation.gov.

  • Downstream Campground opens May 2. Fees range from $12 to $18 per night. 
  • East Totten Trail opens May 1. Fees range from $10 to $14 per night.
  • Wolf Creek Campground opens May 1. Fees are $10 per night.

Day Use areas

Day use fees for Lake Sakakawea for the 2014 season will be waived.


Contact
Nathan Busche
701-654-7757
nathan.r.busche@usace.army.mil
or
Taryn Kjelstrup
701-654-7709

Release no. 20140429-001