Fort Stevenson State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 140 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parkrec.nd.gov(701) 337-5576
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In McLean County, about 4 miles south of Garrison, Fort Stevenson State Park covers about 523 acres.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. The official site lists about 10 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 140 campsites across 5 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, year-round ('All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid entrance permit year-round'); no resident/nonresident difference except resident senior/disabled-veteran discounts. Primitive areas such as Crow Flies High SRA state 'Free entrance'.
Statewide fee rule from North Dakota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
North Dakota park passes
- Daily vehicle entrance — $7. One vehicle, one day Details
- Annual single vehicle permit — $35. One vehicle, all state parks Details
- Annual family permit — $61.25. 2 vehicles in the same household Details
- Senior annual permit (ND residents 65+) — $28 Details
From the North Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserveNDparks.com
- Phone
- 800-807-4723
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
Pets are not allowed in cabins. Pets are welcome but must stay on a leash. Most parks have off-leash areas or dog parks for your four-legged friends.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Campsites electricity, water & sewer; Price: $30-35 per night | 48 | Electricity, water & sewer | — |
| Premium Group Campsite electricity, water & sewer; Price: $30-35 per night | 1 | Electricity, water & sewer | — |
| Modern Group Campsites electricity, water and the ability to put multiple units on one site; Price: $25-30 per night, per unit | 18 | Electricity, water and the ability to put multiple units on one site | — |
| Modern Campsites electricity & water; Price: $25-30 per night | 56 | Electricity & water | — |
| Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night | 17 | — |
Camping details from the park
campsite type
48 Premium Campsites
(electricity, water & sewer)
Price: $30-35 per night
1 Premium Group Campsite
(electricity, water & sewer)
Price: $30-35 per night
18 Modern Group Campsites
(electricity, water and the ability to put multiple units on one site)
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Campground Map
- Campground Map
Full Park Map
- Fort Stevenson State Park
56 Modern Campsites
(electricity & water)
Price: $25-30 per night
17 Primitive Campsites
Price: $15 per night
Camping Information
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Western Engineer Cabin
- Camping CabinsPrice: $70-85 per night (two-night minimum stay required)
Western Engineer Cabin
Price: $135-150 per night (two-night minimum stay required)
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The Western Engineer Cabin is a premium cabin available for year-round stays! The cabin sleeps six and features two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a queen bed and twin bunk beds. Enjoy modern amenities including full kitchen, full bathroom, air conditioning, heating, WiFi, and a patio with a picnic table and charcoal grill. There is also an adjacent campsite with power and water that can be added to your reservation for an additional $25 per night.
Camping Cabins
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The Rosebud, Yellowstone and Far West camping cabins each sleep five, bunkbed-style with one full and three twins. Each cabin is equipped with lights, heat, air conditioning, small refrigerator and a deck. Cooking is not allowed inside, but a grill and picnic table are located outside of each cabin. The cabins do not have showers, sinks or toilets, but most are within a short walk to a campground comfort station. Camping cabins are generally available from mid-May through September.
- Game or fish cleaning in or around cabins is not allowed.
Things to do
FishingGeocachingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingBoatingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flicker Loop | 2.4 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing |
| Northern Pine Loop | 2.1 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing |
| Purple Coneflower Loop | 1 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing |
| deTrobriand Loop | 2 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiingSnowshoeing |
| Trooper Challenge Loop | 0.8 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiingHikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing |
| Whitetail Loop | 0.7 mi | — | Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiingHikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing |
| Arboretum Loop | 0.5 mi | — | Arboretum Trail is a double loop about 0.5 miles in length. The trail is an excellent educational experience as it winds through the planting of over 50 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Nearly 10 miles of trails provide hiking, biking and interpretive opportunities in long, linear trail segments and shorter loops. The trail system winds through tree plantings, shrublands, ponderosa pine woodlands, wooded ravines, grasslands and native prairie. Trails follow the lake shoreline and wander over remote portions of the park.
Flicker Loop
Distance: 2.4 miles
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing
Flicker Trail is the park’s longest at 2.4 miles. Its loops and segments stretch from the trailhead just south of the Guard House, up and along the western shoreline, past the Prairie Dog Town and include a one-mile loop just north of the North Loop Campground. The trail meanders through a remnant of native prairie. Common native grasses found in these areas include needle-and-thread, western wheatgrass, blue grama and little bluestem. The trail also skirts tree plantings and a couple of small wooded ravine areas with an overstory of green ash, American elm and box elder. The trail provides the access point to the Northern Pine Loop.
Northern Pine Loop
Distance: 2.1 miles
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing
Northern Pine Loop, 2.1 miles, wanders into the park’s northern portion and is accessed by the Flicker Loop. The trail is secluded amongst the ponderosa pine woodlands. There are spectacular views of the marina and Garrison Bay.
Purple Coneflower Loop
Distance: 1 mile
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing
This trail is one mile and begins at the trailhead just south of the Guardhouse. This southern trail winds through non-native and native grasslands, eventually connecting to the deTrobriand Loop. The trail offers an overlook of deTrobriand Bay.
deTrobriand Loop
Distance: 2 miles
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
This loop is a 2-mile trail meandering through a variety of habitats including tree plantings, mixed-grass prairie and shrublands. Portions of the trail parallel the eastern shoreline of Lake Sakakawea.
Trooper Challenge Loop
Distance: 0.8 miles
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing
This 0.8-mile trail, promotes health and fitness, providing a pleasant place to bicycle, walk or run. It also caters to cross country skiers during the winter. The loop offers 16 stations, each with exercise apparatus and posted instructions on how to use the equipment.
Whitetail Loop
Distance: 0.7 miles
Whitetail loop is 0.7 miles in length and wanders through tree and shrub planting offerings that support a diverse bird population.
Arboretum Loop
Distance: 0.5 miles
Open to: hiking
Arboretum Trail is a double loop about 0.5 miles in length. The trail is an excellent educational experience as it winds through the planting of over 50 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses.
Trail Maps:
- A PDF map of the summer trails is available here.
- A PDF map of the winter trails is available here.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
- Dog park or off-leash area
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1252A 41st Avenue NW
Garrison, ND 58540-9229 - Nearest town
- Garrison — about 4 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.5951, -101.4214
- Phone
- (701) 337-5576
- fssp@nd.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- North Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- parkrec.nd.gov Destinations menu + StateParks_DestinationFinder ArcGIS layer
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology