Enjoy some quiet time on the shore at this secluded dam in North Dakota. With everything you need for a perfect day outdoors including swimming, picnic tables, and campsites, it is the optimal summer spot – all while not being overly crowded or noisy. After a visit here, it might just become your new favorite swimming hole.
Take a drive out to a recreational area just outside of the small town of Larimore, North Dakota.
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The Larimore Dam is a quiet, lovely lake within a recreational area so it has everything you need for a perfect outing this summer.
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It is gorgeously surrounded by nature and quiet prairie hills that look lovely from dawn until dusk.
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When you visit, you can pack a picnic and enjoy full use of the shelters, picnic tables, and barbecues provided for public use.
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Enjoy your lunch right alongside the water’s edge and take in the fresh air and views.
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You can use the area for fishing, camping, and lounging in the sun, but it is especially great for swimming. There is a swim beach provided — just be aware that there are no lifeguards on duty!
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The sandy beach is perfect to stretch out on or to let the kids play in the shallows. You can go out further and make full use of the swimming area.
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The Larimore Dam and surrounding recreational area is an optimal not-so-busy swimming hole with campgrounds and a nature area that might just become your new favorite after a single visit. You’ll want to stay here all day!
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Address: 3586 18th Avenue NE, Larimore, ND, 58251
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Where is your favorite swimming hole in North Dakota? Whether it be the pond out on the farm or the massive Lake Sakakawea that has more miles of coastline than California, there are a surprising amount of options. Click here for a list of 10 more swimming holes in North Dakota!
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Address: 3586 18th Ave NE, Larimore, ND 58251, USA
