Country Club While you're visiting the "Heart of Lake Sakakawea" enjoy a day out on the links at Edgewater Country Club just west of New Town. Edgewater is one of North Dakota's finest nine-hole, grass-greens public courses. Open to the public, call 701-627-9407.

Lake Sakakawea
Only one word is needed to describe Lake Sakakawea country - big. From the massive two-mile long Garrison Dam near Riverdale to the end of Lake Sakakawea near Williston, this lake is nearly 200 miles long with a shoreline of countless bays and inlets that cover 1,600 miles. (This is more than the distance from North Dakota to the eastern coast!)

Fishing tournaments are popular on the "big lake" as well as other lakes in the area, and camping is a family or individual hobby that many folks enjoy while visiting the area. Numerous campsites are available, offering rates that everyone can appreciate. 

Hunting
For upland game hunting, you can't beat New Town. We have over 60,000 acres of public access land available - all within 30 miles of New Town.

• New Town Marina
  Two miles west of New Town on North Dakota Highway 23

• Van Hook
  Six miles east and two miles south of New Town

• 4 Bears Casino & Lodge
  Four miles west of New Town

• Four Bears Park
  Four miles west of New Town on North Dakota Highway 2

• Pouch Point
  Seven miles south, two miles east, two miles south, one mile east and three miles south of New Town

• Reunion Bay
  Southwest of New Town

For more information on New Town and motel, camping and fishing facilities call or write
New Town Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 422
New Town, ND 58763
Phone (701) 627-4812

Four Bears Casino and Lodge Gaming enthusiasts have many, and varied opportunities for enjoyment when paying a visit to 4 Bears Casino in New Town. The casino, owned and operated by the Three Affiliated Tribes, opened in July 1993, and completed a 22,000-square-foot addition in January 1994, expanding the slot machine area; and gave space for live poker, baccarat, craps and a roulette wheel. There is an entertainment area with a stage, a lodge and restaurant.

Fort Berthold Community College This community college has come a long way since its inception in 1978. Fort Berthold Community College is a tribally-chartered college located, as its name indicates, on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Programs that are offered can lead to an AA degree in liberal arts, accounting/business administration, public/tribal administration, and human services.

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Four Bears Bridge As motorists approach the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge from the east, they cross the spectacular, mile-long Four Bears Bridge - a bridge with a story of its own to tell. The original Four Bears Bridge crossed the Missouri River at Elbowoods, a small community 35 miles west of Garrison. However, the community and the bridge had to be relocated when the Garrison Dam project was finished. Elbowoods, along with the town of Sanish & Van Hook, were relocated and renamed "New Town." New Town's history has been linked with the bridge's history ever since the bridge was dedicated in 1955. The original bridge still remains, comprising the central part of the current bridge. Both old and new bridges honor past leaders from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations, including Charging Eagle, Red Buffalo Cow, Flying Eagle, Black Eagle, Waterchief, Pour Wolf, Porcupine, Crow Paunch, Bobtail Bull, Son of the Star, Old Dog, Bear Son, Crow Flies High, and others. The bridge features a plaque summarizing the history of the site, keeping tribal history alive.

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Points of Interest

Crow Flies High Look-Out point, 3 miles west, scenic overlook of 4 Bears Bridge, Lake Sakakawea and flooded location of Old Sanish Four Bears Bridge, 3 1/2 miles west

Reunion Bay - located on the Lewis & Clark trail 2 1/4 miles west, 7 miles south and 3 miles west of New Town.

Edgewater Country Club, 1 mile west, beautiful 9 hole grass green golf course, open to the public, 701-627-9407

Wolf's Trading Post, 1 mile north on Highway 1804, featuring beadwork, blankets, craft supplies, and much more, 701-627-3393

Old "451" Soo Line Locomotive Open Air Museum, East Main Street, dedicated May 26, 1960 

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