Turtle River State Park
| Turtle River State Park | |
|---|---|
 The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park | |
  Location in North Dakota | |
| Location | Arvilla, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°56′15″N 97°30′17″W / 47.93750°N 97.50472°W[1] |
| Area | 784 acres (317 ha) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m)[1] |
| Established | 1934 |
| Governing body | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | Turtle River State Park |
Turtle River State Park is a public recreation area occupying 784 acres (317 ha) along the Turtle River 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] The park also features an outdoor learning center.[3]
History
After being established in the 1934, the state park saw development as a Civilian Conservation Corps project. 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
- ^ a b "Turtle River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Turtle River State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Outdoor Learning Centers" (PDF). North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. October 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Turtle River State Park: History". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
External links
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- Turtle River State Park North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
- Turtle River State Park Map North Dakota Parks and Recreation