Boat Ramps
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District manages three boat ramps on the Missouri River, as well as one at McDowell Dam Recreation Area. All ramps have parking lots and vault restrooms. Follow boating regulations and safety recommendations from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
General Sibley Park & Campground
- 5001 S. Washington St.
- For boats less than 15 feet, canoes, and kayaks
- Open during camping season
- Learn more about General Sibley Park.
Fox Island Boat Ramp
- 2650 Mills Ave.
- Boat dock
- Fish cleaning station
- Fishing pier
- View map of Fox Island Boat Ramp
Hoge Island Park
- 8235 Hogue Rd.
- Boat dock
- Learn more about Hoge Island Park.
McDowell Dam Recreation Area
- 12150 SE 106th St.
- Boat dock
- Electric motors only
- Kayak launch: accessible
- Rental of paddleboats, paddle boards, canoe, kayaks
- Learn more about McDowell Dam Recreation Area.
Fishing
Shore fishing is allowed on public land along the Missouri River along with the two BPRD locations below. Follow fishing regulations from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Cottonwood Park Pond
- Fishing piers: accessible
- Ice fishing is allowed, but winter access is walk-in only. Ice fishing structures cannot be left on the ice overnight.
- Learn more about Cottonwood Park.
McDowell Dam Recreation Area
- Live baitfish may not be used or possessed.
- Open for open-water fishing. Open to catch-and-release angling only for ice fishing.
- Fishing piers
- Learn more about McDowell Dam Recreation Area.
