On the shores of Lake Sakakwea. Towering buttes and rolling hills sloping to the lake display a rugged backdrop to one of the state's best recreation areas. Modern boating facilities, including a marina, boat ramp and camp store, are major features. Anglers will find excellent fishing for walleye, sauger and northern pike. A self-guided nature trail through the park's bluffs, coulees and wooded draws allows visitors to become acquainted with the natural communities associated with the park, which is home for many wildlife species including white-tailed deer, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, porcupine, sharp-tailed grouse and chipmunks.