Turtle River State Park
Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a beautiful wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The park features year-round recreational activities, including camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Anglers can also practice their fly fishing techniques in the trout-stocked river. The dam is stocked with trout and younger visitors can borrow equipment at the park office.
Woodland Lodge, with its kitchen and dining hall, is popular for family reunions. Sleeping cabins with bathrooms and bunk beds but no cooking facilities can also be rented by groups or individuals during the summer. The park features 10 miles of trails carved through its forested hills and along the river.
Specific trails have been established for nature walks and hiking, while mountain bikers will find challenging single tract trails. In the winter, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the park for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. You can try cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Established in 1934, Turtle River State Park was one of a number of new parks built in North Dakota under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.0/5
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue - Thu 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Fri - Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Website: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/turtle-river-state-park
- Address: 3084 Park Ave NE, Arvilla, ND 58214
