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Trenton Lake Recreation Area

Trenton Lake Recreation Area near Williston, ND, offers a landscape characterized by open spaces and water features. Temperatures range from lows in the 10s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Sakakawea Recreation Area

This recreation area is part of Sakakawea Lake

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Location

Trenton Lake Recreation Area is located in North Dakota

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Coordinates

48.067762 N
103.83898 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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4 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2025

Very Basic, Looks to be Poorly Staffed

In the main camping area, about 20 sites with generally level concrete pads, but close together with no screening between sites.  Several campsites had trailers but no occupants.  Camping area is across from the boat ramp to the lake, but does provide decent lake views.  Posted price of "full hook-up" was $35.  Hmmm.  Electricity, yes, but no sewer connection that we could find and (despite faucets) several signs declaring "non-potable water." Scattered picnic tables (no table at many sites).  Bathrooms locked and unavailable.  Some of this might have been sorted by staff members, but no one appeared from the time of our arrival till the time of our departure (pay envelopes and a slot).  Although June 30th, the place had the feeling of not being open for the season.

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  • Review photo of Trenton Lake Recreation Area by Patrick M., July 4, 2025
  • Review photo of Trenton Lake Recreation Area by Patrick M., July 4, 2025
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2019

Temporarily Closed

Went all the way down the road to the lake. When we got to the end there was a closed sign. Appears they are flooding badly. Wish they would have had a sign at the train tracks considering the road only leads to the lake. Appears no other way to get to the lake.

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2019

Cute spot

Cute spot to go fishing or boating, but I wouldn’t camp here. The pervious review said the water is dirty... it comes off the confluence and Yellowstone at a fast pace. I wouldn’t say it’s dirty to swim in or fish in. I’ve done both & have a great time out there... except for camping, I need more privacy then what they offer.

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018

Basic campground

Large campground area. Fire pits, large camp spots but close together. Two small cabins . Beds only. Small store. Lake. But most of the time it isn't clean enough to swim or fish in.

  • Review photo of Trenton Lake Recreation Area by Tonya T., October 30, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Trenton Lake Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.