| Des Lacs River | |
|---|---|
 The Des Lacs River in North Dakota. | |
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| Etymology | From the French Riviere des Lacs, given by fur trappers and meaning River of the Lakes. |
| Location | |
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Region | Saskatchewan, North Dakota |
| Cities | Burlington, North Dakota, Kenmare, North Dakota |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada |
| • coordinates | 48°35′25″N 101°59′49″W / 48.5902778°N 101.9969444°W[1] |
| Mouth | Souris River |
• location | North Dakota, United States |
• coordinates | 48°16′47″N 101°25′08″W / 48.2797222°N 101.4188889°W[1] |
• elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Souris River basin |
The Des Lacs River is a river in central North America which flows through Saskatchewan and North Dakota. It originates in southeastern Saskatchewan and joins the Souris River, of which it is the primary tributary,[2] in Burlington, North Dakota.[1]