Turtle River State Park

Turtle River State Park is a public recreation area occupying 775 acres (314 ha) on the Turtle River, two miles (3.2 km) north of the community of Arvilla in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Park activities include camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.[3]

Turtle River State Park
The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park
Location in North Dakota
LocationGrand Forks County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest townArvilla, North Dakota
Coordinates47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W[1]
Area775.28 acres (313.74 ha)[2]
Elevation955 ft (291 m)[1]
DesignationNorth Dakota state park
Established1934
AdministratorNorth Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
WebsiteTurtle River State Park

History

Following its establishment in 1934, the state park saw development by the Civilian Conservation Corps. CCC projects included building bridges, roads, and footpaths as well as various stone and log buildings including a bathhouse that was later transformed into the CCC Memorial Picnic Shelter, which is still in use.[4]

References
  1. "Turtle River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "State Parks Data Table". North Dakota Geographic Information Systems. December 26, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  3. "Turtle River State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  4. "Turtle River State Park: History". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
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