Turtle River State Park
Turtle River State Park | |
North Dakota State Park | |
The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park | |
Country | United States |
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State | North Dakota |
County | Grand Forks |
Location | Arvilla |
- elevation | 955 ft (291 m) [1] |
- coordinates | 47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W / 47.93750°N 97.50472°WCoordinates: 47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W / 47.93750°N 97.50472°W [1] |
Area | 784 acres (317 ha) |
Founded | 1934 |
Management | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
Location in North Dakota | |
Website: Turtle River State Park | |
Turtle River State Park is a North Dakota state park located in Grand Forks County north of the community of Arvilla. The park sits in a valley along the Turtle River and was established in the 1930s as a Civilian Conservation Corps project. Park activities include camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.[2] The park also features an outdoor learning center.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Turtle River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Turtle River State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Outdoor Learning Centers". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.
External links
- Turtle River State Park North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
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