Patterson Lake Recreation Area
WATER ADVISORY
Update 10-17-23: This water may contain blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and pets. An Advisory means a blue-green algae bloom is present in portions of the waterbody. The blue-green algae may be harmful to humans and pets.
To reduce the risk of illness:
Do not swim, waterski, or tube if the water looks like spilled green paint or pea soup.
Avoid swallowing water and watch small children and pets who may ingest water.
Rinse off with clean water after swimming.
Stay away from areas of scum when boating.
To reduce the risk of illness:
3753 114th Ave SW
Dickinson, ND 58601
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dickinson Parks & Recreation
Campground: 701.456.2056 (in-season)
Admin Office: 701.456.2074 (off-season)
VISITORS BOOTH – Closed for 2023 Season
- Patterson Lake Visitors Booth can provide you with general information, camping and entrance fees along with local tourist information.
HOURS OF OPERATION
- May 22, 2023 through Labor Day.
- Monday-Thursday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
ENTRANCE FEE
- $3.00 Daily fee per vehicle
- $40.00 Season Pass (registered by household). Purchase your Season Pass Online here or at the Visitors Booth.
- The fee is being used to maintain this recreation area, which consists of 26 miles of shoreline, 1,438 acres of land and 819 acres of water.
- Senior Citizens, age 60 years and older, may get in free with a pass which may be picked up at the Information Booth during normal hours of operation.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Boating* | Fishing | Swimming | Water Skiing | Camping | Picnic Areas | Playgrounds | Disc Golf | Horseshoe Pits | Hiking/Biking | Nature Areas | Sand Volleyball Court | Crooked Crane Trail
CAMPGROUND
- Modern Sites – $30/night. Season: May 8 – October 8, 2023
Modern sites include daily entrance fee, bathrooms, water, electricity and sewer dump. - Primitive Sites – $20.00/night. Season: May 22 – September 4, 2023
Primitive sites include daily entrance fee and parking space only. - CAMPGROUND MAP & INFO
- CAMPFIRES – Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings ONLY and only when there is not a mandated fire ban. During a fire ban, all outdoor cooking will be confined to propane grills. Information concerning fire bans will be available at the information booth or by visiting http://www.starkcountynd.gov/fire. Cutting of firewood is prohibited. FIREWORKS are not allowed!
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS
- Lion’s Park Shelter – $60.00 (entrance fee included)
- Old Archery Range Shelter – $55.00 (entrance fee included)
- Shelter reservations must be made in advance by contacting Dickinson Parks and Recreation at 701-456-2074.
DISC GOLF COURSE
- Patterson Lake Disc Golf Course is an 18 hole course that includes a diverse professional course next to Patterson Lake. The course provides a wide variety from very long and open to short and very tight play. Click here to view more.
ICE FISHING / SAFETY
- Dickinson Parks & Recreation wants to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable ice fishing season. Please click here for ice safety guidelines from the North Dakota Game & Fish.