7 Refreshing Natural Pools You'll Definitely Want To Visit This Summer In North Dakota
By Leah|Published July 15, 2019
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
If you don’t have an inflatable pool in the backyard or a local public swimming pool to use, don’t fret! North Dakota has the next best thing – and often times better – lakes! These are outdoor swimming pools for a more natural experience. Discover some beautiful North Dakota landscapes as well as enjoying a refreshing dip in the cool lake waters out of the summer sun.
The scenic Beaver Lake is located between Wishek and Napoleon, North Dakota. A state park surrounding the lake makes it the perfect summer day destination. It maintains a lovely swimming beach, trails, campgrounds, and more.
Way up north in the Turtle Mountains is the gorgeous Lake Metigoshe. This place is as picturesque as they come, which may be why it's such a popular recreational getaway. Kayaking and canoeing on the lake are popular, but you can also jump in yourself and enjoy the cool, blue waters.
Located just north of Valley City, North Dakota, Lake Ashtabula checks off everything on the list for a perfect lake outing. Plenty of water to enjoy, gorgeous sights, and amenities from parks and recreation areas. The whole family can enjoy a fun trip to this one.
Lake Renwick, part of the Icelandic State Park near Cavalier, North Dakota, is a wonderful place to visit on a hot summer day. The refreshing waters of the lake surrounded by the shady trees of the forest make it perfect. The park includes a nice swimming beach. Pack a picnic and your swimsuit and take advantage of this awesome place.
North Dakota's largest natural lake has tons of opportunities for some fun under the sun. With many lake resorts surrounding it, a state park island in the middle of it, and miles of shoreline, you could spend more than a full weekend enjoying it all. Fishing is a popular part of this destination, too.
Devils Lake may be North Dakota's largest natural lake, but the largest lake in the entire state is Lake Sakakawea. There are more miles of shoreline around this lake than the whole coast of California. Multiple recreational areas and state parks line its beaches, so you have lots of options as to where exactly you want to go. Most have swimming beaches and docks for that perfect swim.
Lake Tschida, located near Elgin, North Dakota, is also known as the Heart Butte Reservoir. This spot has incredible views and is considered one of North Dakota's best-kept secrets. You'll quickly discover why after visiting and enjoying a dip.
Where is your favorite swimming hole in North Dakota? There are few better ways to beat that summer heat. If you’re looking for something like a waterpark to visit instead for some extra thrills, this North Dakota park might just be the place for you.
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