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Homme Dam Recreation Area

Park River, North Dakota · Walsh County · Facility

This recreation area is part of Homme Lake

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48.40322, -97.79285
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Homme Dam Recreation Area

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High95°F
Avg Low67°F
Peak Rain Chance6%
Humidity56%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality61 · Moderate
Today
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Fog
91°/63°
💧 6%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 9:18 PM
Sat
☁️
Overcast
94°/67°
🌬 10mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 9:17 PM
Sun
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Light Drizzle
101°/72°
💧 5%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:58 AM ↓ 9:16 PM
Mon
☁️
Overcast
93°/68°
💧 1%🌬 16mph
↑ 6:00 AM ↓ 9:15 PM
Tue
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Drizzle
94°/67°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:01 AM ↓ 9:13 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Homme Dam Recreation Area

This recreation area is part of Homme Lake

Plan Your Visit to Homme Dam Recreation Area

Heading to Homme Dam Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Homme Dam Recreation Area?

No central reservation system listed for Homme Dam Recreation Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/248191) for the latest entry policy and availability.

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