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McDowell Dam Nature Park, Bismarck

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Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By CandJK780
    Whether you go there to fish or have a picnic or a family gathering or just a need for a quiet spot, the park is absolutely beautiful!  more »
  • By emmypie88
    I visited McDowell Dam Nature Park with my family when we stayed in Bismarck for a family vacation. It was a short drive from our hotel near downtown, and it was easy to find. The park is huge with...  more »
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