'''Zap''' [http://www.wrtc.com/zapnd/] is a small town in the rolling hills of Mercer County, in the west central area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 290 people. It's location is Latitude 47.30N & Longitude 101.93W. The zip code for Zap is 58580.

Understand

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

Get in

  • '''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 [http://ndtourism.com/data/resourceCenter/Sakakawea_map.gif Lake Sakakawea], the large man-made lake behind Garrison dam.
  • Get around

    See

    Little dipper bar

    Do

  • '''Camping''', Beaver Bay Recreation Area, located north of town. Primitive, vault toilet. Tel: (701) 948-2256
  • library bar

    Buy

    Eat

  • T & G Grocery & Grill
  • Drink

  • Lignite Bar
  • '''Little Dipper Bar & Lounge''', 206 Main Street, Zap, ND 58580. Tel: (701) 948-2882
  • Sleep

  • ''' Zap City Park RV Area''', in the city park. Tent camping, 18 RV sites, 13 with full hookups and cement pad, 5 electric with gravel pads, waste station, fresh water. Tel: (701) 948-2256 or 948-2247. Fax: (701) 948-2247.
  • Get out