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Marinas in North Dakota

Cruise 13 marinas across North Dakota. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Theodore Roosevelt badlands, the Missouri Coteau, and the Red River Valley.

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Marinas in North Dakota by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 7 of 13 marinas in North Dakota with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

MarinaCityActivitiesRating
Ft Stevenson State Park-MarinaGarrison4.949 Google reviews
Bayshore ResortValley City4.927 Google reviews
McKenzie Bay MarinaMandaree4.863 Google reviews
Lake Sakakawea MarinaPick City4.846 Google reviews
Devils Lake Marine & Sports CenterDevils LakeFishing, Marina Services, Rentals4.741 Google reviews
Misty Waters MarinaBismarck4.550 Google reviews
Spirit Lake MarinaSaint Michael4.139 Google reviews

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Top camping

Most-booked campgrounds in North Dakota

Federal campgrounds in North Dakota that Recreation.gov lists for boating, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. Downstream Campground1

    Downstream Campground

    2,439 bookings
  2. Beaver Creek Recreation Area2

    Beaver Creek Recreation Area

    852 bookings
  3. Wolf Creek Campground3

    Wolf Creek Campground

    300 bookings
  4. East Totten Trail Campground4

    East Totten Trail Campground

    299 bookings
  5. 5

    Hazelton Recreation Area

    87 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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Marinas, boat launches, rivers & creeks and camping in North Dakota

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About North Dakota

Nobody puts North Dakota on a boating shortlist, until they see Lake Sakakawea. The Missouri River System dominates the state's water, with Sakakawea and the upper reaches of Lake Oahe stacking up thousands of miles of shoreline between them. These reservoirs cut through rolling prairie and badlands, and the effect from the water is startling: broken bluffs, open sky, and almost nobody else out there. It's cruising, fishing, and watersports on a scale that has nothing to do with crowded coastal water.

Devils Lake is the other headline, a big natural saline lake with a reputation among anglers that far outruns the state's profile. Its water levels rise and fall over the years, which keeps redrawing the map: flooded bays, submerged structure, new water to learn every season. Smaller lakes and reservoirs are scattered across the rest of the state, but Sakakawea and Devils Lake are why boaters who want empty water and long horizons keep coming back.

Marinas are fewer here than in busier boating states, but they sit where they're needed. Transient dockage, fuel, and basic provisions are available at key points along Lake Sakakawea and Devils Lake, generally near communities like Garrison, New Town, and Devils Lake city. Fishing guides run strong charter operations on both systems and know the water in a way no chartplotter does. The distances between facilities are real, though. Plan services ahead rather than counting on the next dock over the horizon.

When to cruise in North Dakota

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
339
Rivers mapped
351
Marinas listed
13
Best season
May through October

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Know before you go in North Dakota

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boater Education Requirement

    Youths ages 12 to 15 must complete a North Dakota Game and Fish Department-approved boating safety course to operate a motorboat of more than 10 horsepower on their own; otherwise they must be accompanied on board by someone at least 18. There is no boater-education requirement for operators 16 and older.

  • Boat Registration

    All motorized vessels (motorboats, personal watercraft, and sailboats fitted with a motor), operating on North Dakota waters must be registered with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department; non-motorized and manually propelled craft are exempt. Out-of-state boats must be registered in their home state and comply with North Dakota's reciprocal agreements.

  • Life Jacket Requirements

    All vessels must carry a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person on board. Children 10 years of age and younger must wear a properly fitted life jacket when a vessel less than 27 feet in length is underway. Additionally, anyone operating or riding on a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket.

  • Fishing License

    Anyone 16 years of age or older must possess a valid North Dakota fishing license to fish in the state's waters. Various license types are available for residents and non-residents, including short-term options. Verify specific regulations for species and limits.

01What kind of boats are best suited for North Dakota's waters?
On Sakakawea and Devils Lake, the open water and ever-present wind favor larger fishing boats, pontoons, and runabouts. Smaller lakes take everything from kayaks to canoes comfortably, but on any water here, the forecast decides the day.
02Are there any boat rental or charter options available?
Yes. Larger marinas on Lake Sakakawea and Devils Lake rent pontoons and fishing boats, and independent guides run plenty of fishing charters, walleye and northern pike are the main draws. Book ahead.
03What are the typical operating hours for marinas?
It depends on the season. Peak summer brings extended hours for fuel and services; spring and fall run shorter, and some services are strictly seasonal. Confirm directly with the marina rather than assuming.
04Is it safe to boat at night on North Dakota lakes?
It's legal, but these are big lakes with unmarked hazards and water levels that move. Run proper navigation lights, stay on water you know, and if in doubt, anchor somewhere safe before dark instead of feeling your way home.
05What wildlife might I encounter while boating?
Pelicans, gulls, and waterfowl are regular company on the water, and the shorelines, especially the remote stretches, turn up deer, coyotes, and other prairie wildlife. Keep your distance and let them go about their business.
06Are there specific rules for personal watercraft (PWC)?
Yes. PWC riders must wear a life jacket at all times, and there are rules on operating hours, minimum age, and required distances from shore, swimmers, and other vessels. The ND Game and Fish Department regulations spell out the details.

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