Turtle River State Park

Turtle River State Park
North Dakota State Park
The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park
Country United States
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°W / 47.93750; -97.50472Coordinates: 47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W / 47.93750°N 97.50472°W / 47.93750; -97.50472 [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. 1 2 "Turtle River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Turtle River State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. "Outdoor Learning Centers". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.
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