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About Zap

Zap is a small town in the rolling hills of Western North Dakota. It has a population of about 290 people.

Zap travel guide

Understand

The name of the town is thought to come from Zapp, a coal mining town in Scotland.

Getting there

By car: about 25 miles north of I-94, via State Hy. 40, then west on Hy. 200, approximately 5 miles. It is located about 15 miles south of Lake Sakakawea, the large man-made lake behind Garrison dam.

Drink & nightlife

Lignite Bar. Little Dipper Bar & Lounge, 206 Main St, ☏ +1 701 948-2882.

Sleep

Zap City Park RV Area (In the city park), ☏ +1 701 948-2256, fax: +1 701 948-2247. Tent camping, 18 RV sites, 13 with full hookups and cement pad, 5 electric with gravel pads, waste station, fresh water. Beaver Bay Recreation Area (located north of town), ☏ +1 701 948-2256. Primitive campground with vault toilet.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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