Turtle River State Park Explained

Turtle River State Park
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Map:North Dakota
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Label:Turtle River State Park
Location:Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest City:Grand Forks, North Dakota
Coords:47.9375°N -97.5047°W
Area:775.28acres
Elevation:955feet
Established:1934
Free Label:Named for
Designation:North Dakota state park
Administrator:North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

Turtle River State Park is a public recreation area occupying on the Turtle River, 2miles north of the community of Arvilla in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Park activities include camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

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.

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