Patterson Lake Recreation Area
3300 Patterson Lake Rd, Dickinson, ND 58601
Lakeside recreation area in Dickinson, North Dakota, features a campground, beach, and walking trails for leashed dogs. Key amenities include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs are not allowed on the swim beach.
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- Park
- Patterson Lake Recreation Area
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Dickinson, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 46.8650, -102.8633
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.2 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Dickinson's lakeside recreation area with campground, beach, and walking trails. Leashed dogs welcome (not on swim beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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