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.[2]
| Turtle River State Park | |
|---|---|
 The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park | |
  Turtle River State Park Location in North Dakota | |
| Location | Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W / 47.93750°N 97.50472°W |
| Area | 775.28 acres (313.74 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Administered by | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
| Designation | North Dakota state park |
| Website | Official website  |
History
editFollowing 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.[3]
References
edit- ^ "State Parks Data Table". North Dakota Geographic Information Systems. December 26, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Turtle River State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Turtle River State Park: History". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
External links
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