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Access Site ND

Alkali Lake

Wild Rice River

Source: north_dakota_game_and_fish_department Updated 1 year ago

City: Cayuga, ND
County: Sargent County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.02811900, -97.38602700
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Alkali Lake is a public boat ramp located on the north side of Alkali Lake in Sargent County, North Dakota, near the town of Cayuga. The ramp is paved and provides convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore this shallow prairie lake.

**Lake Characteristics:** Alkali Lake covers approximately 159 acres with a maximum depth of 16 feet and an average depth of about 17 feet, making it suitable for recreational paddling. The lake is relatively shallow and calm, ideal for kayaking and canoeing, particularly for paddlers seeking a relaxed outing in a scenic grassland setting.

**Nearby Recreation:** The lake's location near Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge makes it an excellent spot for wildlife viewing and birdwatching, especially during spring and fall migration when thousands of waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds congregate in the area. The surrounding Tewaukon Wetland Management District protects extensive grassland and wetland habitat, offering a peaceful paddling experience in an ecologically significant landscape.
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Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Tewaukon Wetland Management District Located within