Turtle River State Park, May 2023 - 001.jpg — Turtle River State Park North Dakota State Parks Grand Forks County Arvilla, North Dakota May 2023 Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Turtle River State 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. Park guests enjoy shaded picnic areas and secluded camping sites. There are over 12 miles of trails carved through the forested hills and along the Turtle River. Anglers can also practice their fly fishing techniques in the trout-stocked river. Perfect for weddings, family reunions and other group activities is the spacious Woodland Lodge, with its kitchen and dining hall. The upstairs of the Chalet/Warming House is also available to rent for just about any type of group function. The CCC Memorial Shelter offers a picturesque setting and is popular for wedding and large group picnics. Crown Star Images · CC BY 2.0

Turtle River State Park

State Park · North Dakota · North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

775 acres

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Trails & hiking

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Official site: www.parkrec.nd.gov
Managed by: North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

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Things to do

Highlights: Cattail Loop · Coneflower Loop · Eco Loop · Fisher Loop · Moose Head Trail · Prairie Pass Trail · River View Trail · Timber Loop

Activities & features: Dump Station · Picnic Area · Playground · Shower · Visitor Center · Winter Recreation

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12