Lake Metigoshe State Park
2008 Special Events
May 26—MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY. Free admission to any state park on Memorial Day, in honor of past and present servicemen and women.
June 7—NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Our trails at Lake Metigoshe offer a variety of outdoor experiences that may include geocaching, canoeing, birding, hiking or biking. Activities this weekend celebrate what our trails have to offer. Join us in celebrating the trails as well as chances to win National Trails Day prizes.
June 14—VISITOR APPRECIATION DAY. Lake Metigoshe State Park offers a variety of recreational experiences including swimming, hiking, biking and birding just to name a few. While you are here enjoying such activities at the park, join us at the picnic shelter near the beach and enjoy a hot dog in honor of Visitor Appreciation Day. We’ll be there at 11:30am and serve until the hot dogs are gone so we hope to see you there!
July 5—FOURTH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA. Included in our weekend events is an annual bike parade that will take place on Saturday afternoon. At 1pm, we’ll begin decorating our bikes and lining up at the amphitheater. The parade will go through the campground and end near the beach where we’ll play some fun games. Everyone is welcome to participate so put on the red, white & blue and join us!
July 25-26—HALLOWEEN IN JULY. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring costumes and candy, decorate campsites and participate in all of the park's spooky events. Take a frightful walk down our haunted trail on Friday night from 9:30-11 p.m. Kids can join us at the amphitheater at 10am on Saturday to put on their favorite costumes or get their face painted for trick-or-treating in the modern campground. Saturday evening will bring yet another haunting experience starting at 9 p.m. at the amphitheater. Come to Lake Metigoshe State Park this weekend, if you dare!
Interpretive Activities
Weekend interpretive activities, including hikes, campfire programs and Dakota Explorers, are held every weekend during the summer. Information is posted on the campground bulletin boards.
May 16-18 - WACKY WILDLIFE WEEKEND
Friday, May 16
- 8 PM - Nocturnal Night Club. Meet at the amphitheater to discover the wildlife on a Friday night! A short walk view to a beaver lodge will be included.
Saturday, May 17
- 10 AM - Dakota Explorers: What's for Dinner? Get a closer look at our wildlife's menu. Join us at the amphitheater.
- 1 PM - Critter Hike - Starting from the Half-Way Point Trailhead in Maid O' Moonshine Campground, join a naturalist on a guided hike.
- 8 PM - Adaptable Wildlife. At the amphitheater, learn about some animals adapt to the habitat in which they live.
Sunday, May 18
- 10 AM - School Section Adventure. Meet at the Warming House for some canoeing basics and a morning on the water. Equipment will be provided. Parents need to accompany participants under 18 years of age.
May 23-25 - CIRCLE OF LIFE
Friday, May 23
- 8 PM - Break it Down. Meet at the amphitheater to break it down with decomposers!
Saturday, May 24
- 10 AM - Dakota Explorers: Incredible Journey. Learn about the water cycle through our fun game we'll be playing at the amphitheater.
- 1 PM - Butterflies! Join us at the amphitheater to discover how caterpillars turn into such colorful critters.
- 8 PM - Tree-mendous. Take a closer look at the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park by gathering at the amphitheater.
Sunday, May 25
- 10 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM & 7 PM - Canoeing Adventures! Choose a time in which you'd like to explore the lake from a canoe and meet at the Warming House. Equipment will be provided. Parents need to accompany participants under 18 years of age.
